Pentium 4417U vs Core i5-3427U

Pentium 4417U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WW2019

Core i5-3427U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 4417U

2 / 4

2,260

+0.4%

2,252

0.0%

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 i5-3427U is on rank 979, 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 i5-3427U

#967

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1955%

#968

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1926%

#969

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1768%

#970

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1760%

#971

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1744%

#973

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1684%

#974

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1615%

#975

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1612%

#976

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1569%

#979

Core i5-3427U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

98%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

97%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

96%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

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 i5-3427U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-3427U (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium 4417U	Core i5-3427U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i5-3427U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 4417U and Core i5-3427U

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 i5-3427U

The Core i5-3427U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,252 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium 4417U and Core i5-3427U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. The Pentium 4417U uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-3427U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4417U scores 2,260 against the Core i5-3427U's 2,252 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium 4417U. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache on the Pentium 4417U vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3427U.

Feature	Pentium 4417U	Core i5-3427U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+28%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB SmartCache	3 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,260	2,252

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 4417U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-3427U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium 4417U	Core i5-3427U
Socket	BGA1356	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 4417U) / true (Core i5-3427U). The Core i5-3427U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Pentium 4417U requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-3427U rivals AMD A8-4555M.