Pentium Silver vs Core i7-4558U

Pentium Silver

−W2020

Core i7-4558U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Silver

2,989

+0.8%

2,966

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 Silver is positioned at rank 120 and the Core i7-4558U is on rank 452, so the Pentium Silver 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 Silver

#108

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

294%

#109

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

290%

#110

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

266%

#111

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

265%

#112

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

263%

#114

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

254%

#115

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

243%

#116

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

243%

#117

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

236%

#120

Pentium Silver

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4558U

#440

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

594%

#441

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

585%

#442

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

537%

#443

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

534%

#444

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

530%

#446

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

511%

#447

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

490%

#448

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

490%

#449

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

476%

#452

Core i7-4558U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 Silver (2020) utilizes modern node technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Silver	Core i7-4558U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-ULT (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4558U (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Silver	Core i7-4558U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 Silver Benchmark Check

Core i7-4558U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Silver and Core i7-4558U

Pentium Silver

The Pentium Silver is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Passmark benchmark score: 2,989 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-4558U

The Core i7-4558U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-ULT (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,966 points. Launch price was $454.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4558U is built on the Haswell-ULT (2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium Silver scores 2,989 against the Core i7-4558U's 2,966 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium Silver.

Feature	Pentium Silver	Core i7-4558U
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	—	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	—	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	—	22 nm
Architecture	—	Haswell-ULT (2013)
PassMark	2,989	2,966