Pentium 4417U vs Core i3-3225

Pentium 4417U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WW2019

Core i3-3225

2 Cores4 Thrd55 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 4417U

2 / 4

2,260

0.0%

2,276

+0.7%

Celeron 847

Core i3-530

Pentium Dual Core T2390

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Pentium 4417U is positioned at rank 497 and the Core i3-3225 is on rank 937, so the Pentium 4417U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4417U

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

98%

#485

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

649%

#486

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

640%

#487

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

587%

#488

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

585%

#489

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

579%

#491

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

559%

#492

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

536%

#493

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

535%

#494

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

521%

#497

Pentium 4417U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3225

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

23561%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

22263%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

16165%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4870%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3857%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3374%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1933%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1907%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1737%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1737%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1717%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1671%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1648%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1641%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1626%

#937

Core i3-3225

MSRP: $172|Avg: $167

100%

#938

Athlon II X3 400e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#939

Athlon II X2 245e

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#940

Core i3-3220T

MSRP: $149|Avg: $146

99%

#941

Athlon II X2 240e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $77

99%

#942

Pentium G630T

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

99%

#944

Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition

MSRP: $990|Avg: $175

98%

#946

Core i5-650

MSRP: $176|Avg: $22

97%

#947

Phenom X3 8600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

#948

A10-6790B

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

96%

#949

Core i3-6100TE

MSRP: $250|Avg: $90

95%

#950

FX-4320

MSRP: $250|Avg: $100

95%

#951

Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition

MSRP: $990|Avg: $150

95%

#952

Celeron E1200

MSRP: $53|Avg: $98

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium 4417U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium 4417U	Core i3-3225
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($167)
Longevity	✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-3225 (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium 4417U	Core i3-3225
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($167)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Pentium 4417U Benchmark Check

Core i3-3225 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 4417U and Core i3-3225

Pentium 4417U

The Pentium 4417U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,260 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-3225

The Core i3-3225 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,276 points. Launch price was $264.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium 4417U and Core i3-3225 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. The Pentium 4417U uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-3225 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4417U scores 2,260 against the Core i3-3225's 2,276 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i3-3225. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache on the Pentium 4417U vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3225.

Feature	Pentium 4417U	Core i3-3225
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.3 GHz+43%
L3 Cache	2 MB SmartCache	3 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,260	2,276
Geekbench 6 Single	—	558
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,142

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 4417U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-3225 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium 4417U	Core i3-3225
Socket	BGA1356	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 4417U) / VT-x, EPT (Core i3-3225). The Core i3-3225 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Pentium 4417U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-3225 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i3-3225 rivals Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W).