CPU
GPU
Pentium 4417U
Phenom II X4 925
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 Phenom II X4 925 is on rank 279, so the Phenom II X4 925 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 Phenom II X4 925
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 4417U | Phenom II X4 925 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 4417U | Phenom II X4 925 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Phenom II X4 925
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.
Phenom II X4 925
The Phenom II X4 925 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,261 points. Launch price was $160.
Processing Power
The Pentium 4417U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X4 925 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 925 has 2 more cores. The Pentium 4417U uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom II X4 925 uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4417U scores 2,260 against the Phenom II X4 925's 2,261 — a 0% lead for the Phenom II X4 925. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache on the Pentium 4417U vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 925.
| Feature | Pentium 4417U | Phenom II X4 925 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.8 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB SmartCache | 6 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,260 | 2,261 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 4417U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X4 925 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 4417U | Phenom II X4 925 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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