Pentium Gold 4417U vs Core i5-4400E

Pentium Gold 4417U

2 Cores4 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2019

Core i5-4400E

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold 4417U

2 / 4

3,240

0.0%

3,251

+0.3%

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 Core i5-4400E is on rank 1032, 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 Core i5-4400E

#1020

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2401%

#1021

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2366%

#1022

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2172%

#1023

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2162%

#1024

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2142%

#1026

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2069%

#1027

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1984%

#1028

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1980%

#1029

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1927%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

100%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

98%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

97%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

96%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

95%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

94%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

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	Core i5-4400E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)	✅ More affordable ($50)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4400E (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold 4417U	Core i5-4400E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+223%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)	✅ More affordable ($50)

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

Core i5-4400E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 4417U and Core i5-4400E

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.

Core i5-4400E

The Core i5-4400E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 3 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,251 points. Launch price was $266.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium Gold 4417U and Core i5-4400E share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4417U versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4400E — a 35.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-4400E (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Pentium Gold 4417U uses the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4400E uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 4417U scores 3,240 against the Core i5-4400E's 3,251 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-4400E. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 4417U vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4400E.

Feature	Pentium Gold 4417U	Core i5-4400E
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	3.3 GHz+43%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.7 GHz+17%
L3 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	3,240	3,251

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold 4417U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4400E uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Gold 4417U	Core i5-4400E
Socket	BGA1356	BGA1364
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Gold 4417U) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4400E). The Core i5-4400E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Pentium Gold 4417U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4400E targets Embedded.