Pentium Gold 4425Y vs Core Duo T2700

CPU

GPU

Pentium Gold 4425Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2017

Core Duo T2700

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.33 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold 4425Y

2 / 4

1,854

0.0%

1,860

+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 4425Y is positioned at rank 600 and the Core Duo T2700 is on rank 1233, so the Pentium Gold 4425Y 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 4425Y

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

100%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#588

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

791%

#589

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

780%

#590

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

716%

#591

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

713%

#592

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

706%

#594

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

682%

#595

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

654%

#596

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

653%

#597

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

635%

#600

Pentium Gold 4425Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#608

Ryzen AI 5 330

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Duo T2700

#1221

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

10441%

#1222

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

10288%

#1223

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

9445%

#1224

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

9402%

#1225

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

9316%

#1227

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

8996%

#1228

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

8626%

#1229

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

8612%

#1230

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

8381%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

100%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

84%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

76%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

74%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

72%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

65%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

60%

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 4425Y (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Gold 4425Y	Core Duo T2700
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($663)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Duo T2700 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold 4425Y	Core Duo T2700
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($663)

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 4425Y Benchmark Check

Core Duo T2700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 4425Y and Core Duo T2700

Pentium Gold 4425Y

The Pentium Gold 4425Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,854 points. Launch price was $161.

Core Duo T2700

The Core Duo T2700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 July 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,860 points. Launch price was $663.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold 4425Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core Duo T2700's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4425Y versus 2.33 GHz on the Core Duo T2700 — a 31.3% clock advantage for the Core Duo T2700 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.33 GHz). The Pentium Gold 4425Y uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core Duo T2700 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 4425Y scores 1,854 against the Core Duo T2700's 1,860 — a 0.3% lead for the Core Duo T2700. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 4425Y vs 0 kB on the Core Duo T2700.

Feature	Pentium Gold 4425Y	Core Duo T2700
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.7 GHz	2.33 GHz+37%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	2.33 GHz+37%
L3 Cache	2 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	2 MB+300%
Process	14 nm-78%	65 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Yonah (2005−2006)
PassMark	1,854	1,860
Geekbench 6 Single	—	200
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	350

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold 4425Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core Duo T2700 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Gold 4425Y	Core Duo T2700
Socket	FCBGA1515	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	—	4 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Gold 4425Y) / VT-x (Core Duo T2700). Primary use case: Core Duo T2700 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Core Duo T2700 rivals Core 2 Duo T5600.