Pentium Gold 4417U vs Core i7-2715QE

Pentium Gold 4417U

2 Cores4 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2019

Core i7-2715QE

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold 4417U

2 / 4

3,240

+0.6%

3,221

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 i7-2715QE is on rank 1118, 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 i7-2715QE

#1106

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3444%

#1107

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3393%

#1108

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3115%

#1109

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3101%

#1110

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3073%

#1112

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2967%

#1113

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2845%

#1114

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2840%

#1115

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2764%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

100%

#1119

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

97%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

96%

#1127

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

96%

#1128

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

96%

#1129

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

96%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

96%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

96%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1133

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

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 i7-2715QE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)	✅ More affordable ($50)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-2715QE (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and **unknown Dual-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold 4417U	Core i7-2715QE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+220%)
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 i7-2715QE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 4417U and Core i7-2715QE

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 i7-2715QE

The Core i7-2715QE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,221 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold 4417U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-2715QE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-2715QE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4417U versus 3 GHz on the Core i7-2715QE — a 26.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-2715QE (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Pentium Gold 4417U uses the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-2715QE uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 4417U scores 3,240 against the Core i7-2715QE's 3,221 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium Gold 4417U. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 4417U vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-2715QE.

Feature	Pentium Gold 4417U	Core i7-2715QE
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	3 GHz+30%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+10%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	6 MB (total)+200%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	3,240	3,221
Geekbench 6 Single	—	587

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold 4417U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-2715QE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Gold 4417U	Core i7-2715QE
Socket	BGA1356	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
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, EPT (Core i7-2715QE). The Core i7-2715QE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Pentium Gold 4417U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2715QE targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Core i7-2715QE rivals Embedded R-Series.