CPU
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Pentium G6960
Pentium 4410Y
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 G6960 is positioned at rank 881 and the Pentium 4410Y is on rank 618, so the Pentium 4410Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G6960
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4410Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G6960 | Pentium 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G6960 | Pentium 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 G6960 and Pentium 4410Y
Pentium G6960
The Pentium G6960 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (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: 1,433 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium 4410Y
The Pentium 4410Y 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: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,435 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium G6960 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium 4410Y's 2 cores. The Pentium G6960 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 4410Y uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G6960 scores 1,433 against the Pentium 4410Y's 1,435 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium 4410Y. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G6960 vs 2 MB SmartCache on the Pentium 4410Y.
| Feature | Pentium G6960 | Pentium 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.93 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz+95% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3072 kB (total)+50% | 2 MB SmartCache |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Clarkdale (2010−2011) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,433 | 1,435 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G6960 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 4410Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G6960 | Pentium 4410Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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