
Pentium 4417U vs Core i5-650

Pentium 4417U

Core i5-650
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 i5-650 is on rank 946, so the Pentium 4417U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4417U
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-650
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 4417U | Core i5-650 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($22) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 4417U | Core i5-650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($22) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 4417U and Core i5-650

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 i5-650
The Core i5-650 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,254 points. Launch price was $35.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium 4417U and Core i5-650 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. The Pentium 4417U uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-650 uses Clarkdale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4417U scores 2,260 against the Core i5-650's 2,254 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium 4417U. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache on the Pentium 4417U vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-650.
| Feature | Pentium 4417U | Core i5-650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3.46 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+39% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB SmartCache | 4 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Clarkdale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,260 | 2,254 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 4417U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-650 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 4417U | Core i5-650 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | LGA1156 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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