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Pentium Gold 4425Y
Phenom II X3 B77
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Phenom II X3 B77 is on rank 1057, so the Pentium Gold 4425Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 4425Y
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X3 B77
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Gold 4425Y | Phenom II X3 B77 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Heka (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Gold 4425Y | Phenom II X3 B77 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 4425Y and Phenom II X3 B77
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.
Phenom II X3 B77
The Phenom II X3 B77 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Heka (2009−2010) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,844 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium Gold 4425Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X3 B77 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Phenom II X3 B77 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4425Y versus 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X3 B77 — a 61.2% clock advantage for the Phenom II X3 B77 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Pentium Gold 4425Y uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom II X3 B77 uses Heka (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 4425Y scores 1,854 against the Phenom II X3 B77's 1,844 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium Gold 4425Y. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 4425Y vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X3 B77.
| Feature | Pentium Gold 4425Y | Phenom II X3 B77 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz+88% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz+88% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 6 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Heka (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,854 | 1,844 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Gold 4425Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X3 B77 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Gold 4425Y | Phenom II X3 B77 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
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