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Intel Pentium Gold 4415U Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130PassMark benchmark result:2255N. of physical cores:2CPU boost clock speed:N/A GHzCPU socket:FCBGA1356TDP (Thermal design power):15 W

Intel Pentium Gold 4415U Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

3.4

Overall score

Score
3.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.
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90%

3.4

Technical score

10%

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User score

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3.4

Technical score

Technical score
3.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
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60%

2.2

Performance

18%

4.4

Cache & Architecture

10%

3.6

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.9

Power & Thermal

4%

6.9

Platform

1%

6.3

Integrated Graphics

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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
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User ratings

30%

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Technical Specifications of processor Intel Pentium Gold 4415U

Technical score
Technical score
3.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
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60%

2.2

Performance

18%

4.4

Cache & Architecture

10%

3.6

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.9

Power & Thermal

4%

6.9

Platform

1%

6.3

Integrated Graphics

3.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
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Popularity:
Intel Pentium Gold 4415U has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than that of 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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60%

3.4

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

5.3
Brand name
Intel
Processor type
mobile
Processor type
mobile
This processor belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
FCBGA1356
CPU socket
FCBGA1356
This processor uses the FCBGA1356 CPU socket, which is older than that of 88.4% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
Chipset
N/A
CPU architecture
x86-64
CPU architecture
x86-64
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
2
N. of physical cores
2
This processor has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
4
CPU threads
4
This processor offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.4% of processors and equal to 26.5% of processors.
Threads per core
2
Threads per core
2
This processor offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.3% of processors and equal to 69.7% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
N/A
CPU base clock speed
2x 2.3 GHz
CPU base clock speed
2x 2.3 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 2x2.3 GHz which is lower than that of 90.6% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
14 nm
Semiconductor size
14 nm
This processor uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.6% of processors and equal to that of 33.9% of processors.
Foundry
Intel 14 nm
Foundry
Intel 14 nm
This processor is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
L3 cache
2 MB
L3 cache
2 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 90.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.8% of processors.
L2 cache
0.5 MB
L2 cache
0.5 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 0.5 MB which is smaller than that of 84.7% of processors and equal to that of 15.3% of processors.
L1 cache
128 KB
L1 cache
128 KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 128 KB which is smaller than that of 83.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.8% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR3L/DDR4
DDR memory version
DDR3L/DDR4
This processor supports DDR DDR3L/DDR4, which is older than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 5.4% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
2,133 MHz
Maximum memory speed
2,133 MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 2,133 MHz, which is lower than that of 75.5% of processors and equal to 8.9% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR4-2133 MHz
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR4-2133 MHz
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2133 MHz, which is lower than that of 78% of processors and equal to 5.8% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
32 GB
Maximum memory capacity
32 GB
This processor supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 71.9% of processors and equal to 19.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
Integrated graphics
yes
This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
Intel HD Graphics 610
Integrated GPU model
Intel HD Graphics 610
This processor uses the Intel HD Graphics 610 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 77.7% of processors and equal to that in 0.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
12
Integrated GPU execution units
12
This processor has 12 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 62.7% of processors and equal to 9.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 58.1% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
This processor supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 72.1% of processors and equal to 2.9% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
15 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
15 W
This processor has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 78% of processors and equal to that of 16% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
15 W
Base power (PL1)
15 W
This processor has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.3% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
yes
Configurable TDP
yes
This processor supports configurable TDP. 47.3% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Pentium Gold 4415U vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • 99% faster Blender rendering
    Blender (bmw27) benchmark result
    771.41
    This processor has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (771.4 vs 387.66). The average processor needs 387.66 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    771.41 vs 387.66
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Base power (PL1)
    15 W
    This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    15 W
    This processor has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • Advanced security extensions
    Security extensions
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Secure Key, MPX, OS Guard, Boot Guard
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Secure Key, MPX, OS Guard, Boot Guard vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Secure Key, MPX, OS Guard, Boot Guard vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • Advanced security extensions
    Security extensions
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Secure Key, MPX, OS Guard, Boot Guard
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Secure Key, MPX, OS Guard, Boot Guard vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, Secure Key, MPX, OS Guard, Boot Guard vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • 99% faster Blender rendering
    Blender (bmw27) benchmark result
    771.41
    This processor has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (771.4 vs 387.66). The average processor needs 387.66 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    771.41 vs 387.66
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Base power (PL1)
    15 W
    This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    15 W
    This processor has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    15 W vs 45 W
  • 78.7% lower PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    2,255
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,255 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    2,255 vs 10,572.5
  • 81.1% lower multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    914
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (914 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    914 vs 4,829
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    2
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    2 vs 6
  • 48.9% weaker single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    1,278
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,278 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    1,278 vs 2,500
  • 70.1% lower single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    440
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (440 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    440 vs 1,471
  • 87.2% weaker multi-core performance
    Cinebench R20 multi-core benchmark score
    356
    This processor has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (356 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    356 vs 2,791
  • Lower base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.3 GHz
    This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (2x2.3 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    2x2.3 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    L3 per core
    1 MB/core
    This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 23.8% worse value for money
    Intel Pentium Gold 4415U has worse value for money than the average processor (5.3 vs 6.6).
    5.3 vs 6.56
  • Narrower instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AES
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • Older CPU socket
    CPU socket
    FCBGA1356
    This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1356 vs FP4).
    FCBGA1356 vs FP4
  • No crypto acceleration
    Cryptographic acceleration
    AES
    This processor does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does. 0.00% of processors include crypto acceleration.
    AES vs AES, SHA
  • 3 years older release date
    Release date
    2017
    This processor has an older release date than the average processor (2017 vs 2020).
    January 2017
    2017 vs 2020
  • 78.7% lower PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    2,255
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,255 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    2,255 vs 10,572.5
  • 81.1% lower multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    914
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (914 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    914 vs 4,829
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    2
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    2 vs 6
  • 48.9% weaker single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    1,278
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,278 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    1,278 vs 2,500
  • 70.1% lower single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    440
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (440 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    440 vs 1,471
  • 87.2% weaker multi-core performance
    Cinebench R20 multi-core benchmark score
    356
    This processor has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (356 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    356 vs 2,791
  • Lower base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.3 GHz
    This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (2x2.3 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    2x2.3 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    This processor has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 50% lower bus speed
    Bus speed
    4 GT/s
    This processor has a lower bus speed than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
    4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • 50% lower bus transfer rate
    Bus transfer rate
    4 GT/s
    This processor has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
    4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • No Turbo Boost
    Turbo Boost version
    no
    This processor does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does. 88.6% of processors support Turbo Boost.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    L3 per core
    1 MB/core
    This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    L2 cache
    0.5 MB
    This processor has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Semiconductor size
    14 nm
    This processor has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    14 nm vs 12 nm
  • 50% less L2 per core
    L2 per core
    0.25 MB/core
    This processor has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    0.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 66.7% smaller L1 cache
    L1 cache
    128 KB
    This processor has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    128 KB vs 384 KB
  • 75% smaller L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2 MB
    This processor has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    2 MB vs 8 MB
  • 6 fewer PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    10
    This processor has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (10 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    10 vs 16
  • Older PCIe version
    PCIe version
    2.0
    This processor supports an older PCIe version than the average processor (2 vs 3).
    2.0 vs 3.0
  • 25.5% lower memory bandwidth
    Maximum memory bandwidth
    34.1 GB/s
    This processor has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (34.1 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    34.1 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
  • 27.3% lower memory speed
    Maximum memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    This processor has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2133 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
  • Lower JEDEC memory speed
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    DDR4-2133 MHz
    This processor has a lower JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR4-2133 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    DDR4-2,133 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • Older DDR support
    DDR memory version
    DDR3L/DDR4
    This processor supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3L/DDR4 vs DDR4).
    DDR3L/DDR4 vs DDR4
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    PCIe bifurcation modes
    x4, x2/x2, x2/x1/x1, x1/x1/x1/x1
    This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4, x2/x2, x2/x1/x1, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4).
    x4, x2/x2, x2/x1/x1, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4
  • 50% less memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    32 GB
    This processor has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    Integrated GPU model
    Intel HD Graphics 610
    This processor uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 610 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    Intel HD Graphics 610 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    Integrated GPU execution units
    12
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    12 vs 24

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What we like about Intel Pentium Gold 4415U

  • Affordable entry-point for budget laptops
  • Efficient power consumption (15W TDP) allows for quiet and cool operation
  • Sufficient performance for basic daily tasks like web browsing, office work, and video streaming
  • Supports hyper-threading, allowing the dual-core chip to handle four threads for better multitasking
  • Capable of hardware decoding for 4K video (H.265/HEVC and VP9 codecs)
  • Reliable for specialized low-demand uses like children's online classes or DJing

What we don't like about Intel Pentium Gold 4415U

  • Lacks Turbo Boost technology, limiting peak performance during demanding loads
  • Underwhelming integrated graphics (HD Graphics 610) struggle with modern or even older mid-range games
  • Small L3 cache (2MB) compared to Core i3 counterparts results in slower processing for some apps
  • No official support for Windows 11, limiting the long-term software lifespan of devices
  • Lacks AVX/AVX2 instruction set support, which significantly impacts performance in modern video editing or heavy productivity software
  • Limited future-proofing; quickly becomes sluggish when running multiple modern background applications

Verdict

The Intel Pentium Gold 4415U is a mobile processor based on the Kaby Lake architecture, featuring 2 cores and 4 threads with a fixed base clock speed of 2.30 GHz and 2 MB of Intel Smart Cache. Manufactured on a 14nm process, this ultra-low voltage SoC includes integrated Intel HD Graphics 610 (300-950 MHz) and supports up to 32 GB of DDR4-2133 memory with a standard 15W TDP. Main advantages include its efficient power consumption for ultrabooks, Hyper-Threading support for better multitasking than standard dual-core chips, and sufficient performance for everyday office tasks and 4K video playback. However, it lacks Intel Turbo Boost technology, suffers from weak integrated graphics performance in modern gaming, and is not officially supported for Windows 11 due to its 7th-generation heritage.

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