Pentium Gold 4417U vs Core i5-4570T

Pentium Gold 4417U

2 Cores4 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2019

Core i5-4570T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold 4417U

2 / 4

3,240

+0.5%

3,223

0.0%

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 i5-4570T is on rank 872, 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 i5-4570T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

18858%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

17819%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

12938%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3898%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3087%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2701%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1547%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1527%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1390%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1390%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1374%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1337%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1319%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1313%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1301%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

100%

#872

Core i5-4570T

MSRP: $195|Avg: $45

100%

#873

Athlon II X2 260u

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#875

A4-3420

MSRP: $65|Avg: $30

99%

#876

Core i5-5675R

MSRP: $339|Avg: $392

99%

#877

Pentium G3470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $130

99%

#878

Core i5-3335S

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

99%

#879

Core i5-3470T

MSRP: $184|Avg: $35

99%

#881

Pentium G6960

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

97%

#882

Core i5-2500T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $30

97%

#884

Athlon II X2 265

MSRP: $83|Avg: $15

96%

#885

Core i3-2100

MSRP: $117|Avg: $10

96%

#886

A8-3800

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

95%

#887

Pentium E5200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

95%

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 i5-4570T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)	✅ More affordable ($45)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4570T (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold 4417U	Core i5-4570T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+256%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)	✅ More affordable ($45)

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 i5-4570T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 4417U and Core i5-4570T

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 i5-4570T

The Core i5-4570T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4096 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,223 points. Launch price was $222.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium Gold 4417U and Core i5-4570T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4417U versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-4570T — a 44.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-4570T (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Pentium Gold 4417U uses the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4570T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 4417U scores 3,240 against the Core i5-4570T's 3,223 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium Gold 4417U. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 4417U vs 4096 kB (total) on the Core i5-4570T.

Feature	Pentium Gold 4417U	Core i5-4570T
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	3.6 GHz+57%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.9 GHz+26%
L3 Cache	2 MB	4096 kB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	3,240	3,223
Geekbench 6 Single	—	960
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,719

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold 4417U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4570T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Gold 4417U	Core i5-4570T
Socket	BGA1356	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Gold 4417U) / Yes (Core i5-4570T). The Core i5-4570T includes integrated graphics (HD 4600), while the Pentium Gold 4417U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4570T targets Desktop.