Pentium Gold 4417U vs A8-7670K

Pentium Gold 4417U

2 Cores4 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2019

A8-7670K

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold 4417U

2 / 4

3,240

0.0%

3,267

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Gold 4417U is positioned at rank 193 and the A8-7670K is on rank 628, so the Pentium Gold 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 Gold 4417U

#180

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

362%

#181

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

357%

#182

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

328%

#183

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

326%

#184

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

323%

#186

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

312%

#187

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

299%

#188

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

299%

#189

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

291%

#193

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

100%

#194

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A8-7670K

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11257%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

10637%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7723%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2327%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1843%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1612%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

923%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

911%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

830%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

830%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

820%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

798%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

787%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

784%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

777%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

100%

#284

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

99%

#628

A8-7670K

MSRP: $118|Avg: $43

100%

#629

Core i3-8350K

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#630

Core i3-6320

MSRP: $160|Avg: $35

100%

#633

Pentium G3258

MSRP: $75|Avg: $72

99%

#634

Celeron G555

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

99%

#635

Celeron G530

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

99%

#636

Core i3-7350K

MSRP: $179|Avg: $45

99%

#637

FX-4130

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#638

Athlon II X2 280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#639

FX-8300

MSRP: $197|Avg: $50

98%

#640

Celeron G540T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

98%

#641

Core i5-6600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $90

98%

#642

Core i5-4460

MSRP: $182|Avg: $40

98%

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 Gold 4417U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Gold 4417U	A8-7670K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)	✅ More affordable ($43)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A8-7670K (2015) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold 4417U	A8-7670K
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+278%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)	✅ More affordable ($43)

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.

Pentium Gold 4417U Benchmark Check

A8-7670K Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 4417U and A8-7670K

Pentium Gold 4417U

The Pentium Gold 4417U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,240 points. Launch price was $161.

A8-7670K

The A8-7670K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,267 points. Launch price was $90.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold 4417U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A8-7670K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-7670K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4417U versus 3.9 GHz on the A8-7670K — a 51.6% clock advantage for the A8-7670K (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Pentium Gold 4417U uses the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the A8-7670K uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 4417U scores 3,240 against the A8-7670K's 3,267 — a 0.8% lead for the A8-7670K.

Feature	Pentium Gold 4417U	A8-7670K
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	3.9 GHz+70%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.6 GHz+57%
L3 Cache	2 MB	—
L2 Cache	1 MB	4096 kB+300%
Process	14 nm-50%	28 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019)	Godaveri (2014−2016)
PassMark	3,240	3,267

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold 4417U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-7670K uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Gold 4417U	A8-7670K
Socket	BGA1356	FM2+
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	64
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Gold 4417U) / true (A8-7670K). The A8-7670K includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7 Graphics), while the Pentium Gold 4417U requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-7670K rivals Core i3-4170.