Pentium Gold 4417U vs Atom x5-E8000

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 Atom x5-E8000 is on rank 18, so the Atom x5-E8000 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 Atom x5-E8000

#6

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

137%

#7

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

135%

#8

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

124%

#9

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

123%

#10

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

122%

#12

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

118%

#13

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

113%

#14

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

113%

#15

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

110%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

100%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

99%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

89%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

85%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

85%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

81%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

81%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

80%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

80%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

80%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

79%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

78%

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	Atom x5-E8000
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)	✅ More affordable ($18)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Atom x5-E8000 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold 4417U	Atom x5-E8000
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+789%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)	✅ More affordable ($18)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 4417U and Atom x5-E8000

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.

Atom x5-E8000

The Atom x5-E8000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.04 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,219 points. Launch price was $39.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold 4417U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom x5-E8000 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x5-E8000 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4417U versus 1.04 GHz on the Atom x5-E8000 — a 75.4% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold 4417U. The Pentium Gold 4417U uses the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom x5-E8000 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 4417U scores 3,240 against the Atom x5-E8000's 3,219 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium Gold 4417U. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 4417U vs 0 kB on the Atom x5-E8000.

Feature	Pentium Gold 4417U	Atom x5-E8000
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz+121%	1.04 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	—
L3 Cache	2 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019)	Cherry Trail (2015−2016)
PassMark	3,240	3,219