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Overview

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.

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.

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

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium Gold 4417U across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium Gold 4417U specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold 4417U is a 2-core / 4-thread processor based on the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.3 GHz from a base frequency of 2.3 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 2 MB of L3 cache, plus 1 MB of L2 cache and 256 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 3,240, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium Gold 4417U
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.3 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.3 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	2 MB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	1 MB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	256 kB
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	4 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	3,240

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold 4417U fits into the BGA1356 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR3, DDR4 memory.

Specification	Pentium Gold 4417U
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	Intel Kaby Lake Refresh
SocketMotherboard socket required	BGA1356
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR3, DDR4
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium Gold 4417U has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 15 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium Gold 4417U
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	15 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $161, the Pentium Gold 4417U delivers 20 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #2182 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium Gold 4417U
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$161
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$161
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2182
Release DateLaunch date	15 February 2019 (6 years ago)
Release Year	2019
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel