Pentium 4417U
VS
Core i5-650

Pentium 4417U vs Core i5-650

Intel

Pentium 4417U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WW2019
VS
Intel

Core i5-650

2 Cores4 Thrd73 WWMax: 3.46 GHz2010

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.

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 i5-650

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
24334%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
22993%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
16695%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
5029%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
3984%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
3485%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1996%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1970%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1794%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1794%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1774%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1726%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1702%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1695%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1679%
#946
Core i5-650
MSRP: $176|Avg: $22
100%
#947
A10-6790B
MSRP: $122|Avg: $50
99%
#948
Phenom X3 8600
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
99%
#949
Core i3-6100TE
MSRP: $250|Avg: $90
98%
#950
FX-4320
MSRP: $250|Avg: $100
98%
#951
Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition
MSRP: $990|Avg: $150
98%
#952
Celeron E1200
MSRP: $53|Avg: $98
98%
#954
Core i5-660
MSRP: $196|Avg: $150
97%
#955
Athlon II X2 250
MSRP: $87|Avg: $15
97%
#956
Core i3-2120T
MSRP: $127|Avg: $38
96%
#957
Phenom II X3 720
MSRP: $130|Avg: $64
96%
#958
Pentium E6300
MSRP: $84|Avg: $15
96%
#959
Core i5-661
MSRP: $196|Avg: $40
95%
#960
Core i3-4150
MSRP: $281|Avg: $70
95%
#961
Core i5-750
MSRP: $210|Avg: $30
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.
InsightPentium 4417UCore 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

The Core i5-650 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightPentium 4417UCore i5-650
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($22)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 4417U and Core i5-650

Intel

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.

Intel

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.

FeaturePentium 4417UCore 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
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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.

FeaturePentium 4417UCore i5-650
Socket
BGA1356
LGA1156
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0