CPU
GPU
Pentium 4425Y
PRO A4-8350B
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 4425Y is positioned at rank 941 and the PRO A4-8350B is on rank 553, so the PRO A4-8350B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4425Y
Performance Per Dollar PRO A4-8350B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 4425Y | PRO A4-8350B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 4425Y | PRO A4-8350B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4425Y and PRO A4-8350B
Pentium 4425Y
The Pentium 4425Y 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: 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,699 points. Launch price was $69.
PRO A4-8350B
The PRO A4-8350B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,690 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium 4425Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the PRO A4-8350B's 2 cores. The Pentium 4425Y uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the PRO A4-8350B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4425Y scores 1,699 against the PRO A4-8350B's 1,690 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium 4425Y.
| Feature | Pentium 4425Y | PRO A4-8350B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3.5 GHz+106% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 1024 kB |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,699 | 1,690 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 4425Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the PRO A4-8350B uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 4425Y | PRO A4-8350B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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