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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£130
  • Avg. price in US: ~$160
  • PassMark benchmark result: 1702
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: N/A GHz

Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.8

Overall score

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.

Score components:

90.0%

3.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.8

Technical Score

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.

Score components:

60.0%

2.9

Performance

18.0%

5.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.0

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.4

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.2

Platform

1.0%

6.7

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 0.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.0

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    1.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    0.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.3

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.1

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.3

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y is a low-power, entry-level mobile processor based on the 14nm Kaby Lake (Amber Lake) architecture, featuring 2 cores and 4 threads with a fixed base frequency of 1.70 GHz. Key characteristics include a highly efficient 6W TDP, 2MB of L3 cache, and integrated Intel UHD Graphics 615 which supports 4K at 60Hz. Its main advantages are excellent energy efficiency for fanless, portable devices like the Surface Go 2 and reliable performance for basic everyday tasks such as web browsing and document editing. However, its significant cons include the lack of Turbo Boost technology, which limits single-threaded speed, and a general lack of power for demanding applications like video editing or modern gaming.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y

Technical Score

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.

Score components:

60.0%

?

Performance

18.0%

?

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

?

Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

3.8
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a technical score of 3.85 points, which is lower than that of 87% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

3.8

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

5.6
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.6 points, which is lower than 82.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y 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
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1515
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y uses the FCBGA1515 CPU socket, which is older than that of 78.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.1% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y 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
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

2
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

4
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

N/A
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 1.7 GHz
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a base clock of 2x1.7 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 14 nm
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y 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
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

2 MB
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y 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
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

0.5 MB
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has an L2 cache of 0.5 MB which is smaller than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.2% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

128 KB
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has an L1 cache of 128 KB which is smaller than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR3
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y supports DDR DDR3, which is older than that of 86.3% of processors and equal to that of 13.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

1,866 MHz
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y supports memory speeds up to 1866 MHz, which is lower than that of 84.5% of processors and equal to 2.7% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR3-1866 MHz
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR3-1866 MHz, which is lower than that of 86.3% of processors and equal to 1.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

16 GB
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y supports up to 16 GB of memory, which is less than 91.7% of processors and equal to 6.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel UHD Graphics 615
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y uses the Intel UHD Graphics 615 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 57.1% of processors and equal to that in 0.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

24
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has 24 GPU execution units, which is more than 49.2% of processors and equal to 21.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

300 MHz
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 38.7% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode)
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 65.8% of processors and equal to 2% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

6 W
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a TDP of 6 W which is lower than that of 96.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

6 W
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a base power of 6 W which is lower than that of 96.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 4.5 W
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Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y vs the average processor

  • 86.7% lower base power
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.6 W vs 45 W
  • 86.7% lower TDP
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.6 W vs 45 W
  • 86.7% lower base power
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 86.7% lower TDP
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y 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).
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,515 vs FP2).
  • 61.8% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (948 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 74.7% lower single-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (372 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 84.1% lower multi-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (763 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 83.8% lower PassMark score
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,702 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 50% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y 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.
  • 50% lower bus speed
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y 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.
  • 11 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (17 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y 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.
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 75% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 66.7% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y 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.
  • Older DDR support
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
  • 34.9% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (29.8 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 6 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (10 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 36.4% lower memory speed
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,866 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 75% less memory capacity
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 75% less memory per DIMM
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has fewer memory per DIMM than the average processor (8 GB vs 32 GB). The average processor supports 32 GB of memory per DIMM.
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4, x2/x2, x2/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 61.8% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (948 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (948 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.948 vs 2,483
  • 74.7% lower single-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (372 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (372 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.372 vs 1,471
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 84.1% lower multi-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (763 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (763 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.763 vs 4,793
  • 83.8% lower PassMark score
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,702 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,702 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.1,702 vs 10,532.5
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 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
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y 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.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y 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
  • Older DDR support
    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
    What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: DDR5

    Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).DDR3 vs DDR4
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y?

  • Energy efficiency with a low 6W Thermal Design Power (TDP) allowing for long battery life
  • Adequate performance for basic tasks like web browsing, Microsoft Office, and school work
  • Supports Hyper-Threading, allowing the dual-core chip to handle four simultaneous threads
  • Includes hardware decoding for modern video codecs like H.265/HEVC and VP9
  • Cost-effective option for budget-friendly laptops and tablets under $500

What customers dislike about Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y?

  • Lack of Turbo Boost leads to significantly slower single-thread performance compared to Core m3 or i3 chips
  • Struggles with demanding applications, multitasking, or high-resolution video editing
  • Poor gaming performance; only capable of running older or very light titles (e.g., Minecraft) at low settings
  • Minimal performance improvement over its predecessor, the 4415Y (only 100MHz clock increase)
  • Often paired with slower eMMC storage or limited 4GB RAM in entry-level devices, further bottlenecking performance

Expert reviews

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cpu.userbenchmark.com
27/03/2026
Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y HE8067702740049 - UserBenchmark

The Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y is a 14nm, dual-core Kaby Lake-era processor (2 threads, 1.70 GHz) designed for ultra-portable, fanless tablets like the Surface Go 2, offering high efficiency at a low 6W TDP. It excels at basic tasks, providing integrated Intel UHD Graphics 615 which allows for smooth 4K video decoding. However, it lacks Intel Turbo Boost, leading to a consistently...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026
Intel Pentium 4425Y @ 1.70GHz - CPU Benchmarks Would you like me to find specific benchmark results like Cinebench or Geekbench scores for this exact...

The Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y is a low-power, Kaby Lake-based, dual-core processor (4 threads) designed for 6W TDP, ultra-portable, and fanless devices. It features Intel UHD Graphics 615 with 4K support and, according to PassMark, offers a 1.70 GHz base frequency, with a multi-threaded CPU Mark around 1,700 and a 947 single-thread rating. While suitable for light, silent tasks, the...Read more

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techradar.com
18/11/2021
Microsoft Surface Go 2 review

The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is praised by TechRadar as an affordable, premium-feeling 2-in-1, featuring an improved 10.5-inch PixelSense display, sturdy magnesium construction, and better battery life exceeding 8 hours. Performance limitations define the cons, as the base model’s 4GB RAM and slow eMMC storage struggle with heavy multitasking, while the more powerful Intel Core m3...Read more

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theguardian.com
19/05/2020
Surface Go 2 review: Microsoft’s smaller, cheaper Windows 10 tablet

The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is a highly portable, premium-built 2-in-1 tablet featuring a superior 10.5-inch screen and a versatile kickstand. Pros include an improved, high-quality display and webcam, though the £399 base price excludes the necessary £100 Type Cover keyboard. Performance is capable for office tasks but lacks the power for heavy editing, and it suffers from a limited...Read more

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pcmag.com
12/05/2020
Microsoft Surface Go 2 Review

The Microsoft Surface Go 2, an Editors' Choice for midrange Windows tablets, features a 10.5-inch, 1920-by-1280 screen, a 1.2-pound chassis, and a high-quality 1080p front camera with Windows Hello, according to PCMag. The review highlights excellent build quality and a 13-hour battery life as key strengths. However, performance with the Intel Core m3 processor is best suited for...Read more

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rtings.com
01/11/2021
Microsoft Surface Go 2 (2020) Laptop Review

The Microsoft Surface Go 2 (2020) is a highly portable, well-constructed 2-in-1 Windows tablet featuring an excellent, high-resolution 10.5-inch 3:2 screen and top-tier 1080p webcam for video calls. While offering a superior build and display for its size, the device suffers from mediocre battery life and limited connectivity with only one USB-C port. Performance on base models is...Read more

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tomshardware.com
15/05/2020
Microsoft Surface Go 2 Review: One Small Step

The Microsoft Surface Go 2 improves upon its predecessor with a larger 10.5-inch 1920 x 1280 PixelSense display, offering 408 nits of brightness and 107% sRGB coverage. A significant "pro" is the optional Intel Core m3-8100Y processor, which provides a necessary performance boost for multitasking, alongside an exceptional 1080p webcam with Windows Hello. The premium magnesium device...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
04/06/2020
Microsoft Surface Go 2 Pentium Gold 4425Y Review

The Microsoft Surface Go 2 (Pentium Gold 4425Y) is a premium, compact 2-in-1 featuring a 10.5-inch 1920x1280 screen, magnesium chassis, and a versatile kickstand. It boasts excellent build quality and a bright, color-accurate display, but is limited by the Pentium CPU and slow 64GB eMMC storage in the base model. Key performance constraints make it best suited for light tasks, and...Read more

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computerbild.de
07/07/2022
Microsoft Surface Go 2 Review: The Compact Tablet with 4425Y

The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is a compact, 544-gram Windows convertible featuring a 10.5-inch PixelSense display and a durable magnesium chassis with a versatile kickstand. The device boasts improved Studio Mics and a 1080p webcam, making it an excellent, portable "companion device" for light tasks. However, the entry-level Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y model with 4GB RAM faces performance...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
19/11/2020
Microsoft Surface Go 2 Review: A Tablet That Breezes Through Light Workloads

The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is a highly portable, fanless tablet featuring a 10.5-inch 1920x1280 IPS display that offers accurate color reproduction (99% sRGB) and a PWM-free backlight, ideal for light, long-term work. While the magnesium chassis and stable kickstand offer excellent build quality, the base Pentium processor and 64GB eMMC storage are significant performance...Read more

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id.nl
14/08/2020
Microsoft Surface Go 2 – Great tablet PC, little innovation

The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is a refined, iterative update featuring a larger, higher-resolution 10.5-inch PixelSense display, which is a major pro for productivity. While praised for its compact design, the review notes the lack of major innovation as a con, as the aesthetic remains mostly unchanged. The addition of an optional Core m3 processor provides a significant performance...Read more

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global.techradar.com
12/06/2020
Microsoft Surface Go 2 review | TechRadar

The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is a refined, premium-feeling Windows 10 tablet featuring a larger 10.5-inch 1920 x 1280 PixelSense display within the same compact, portable magnesium alloy chassis. Performance varies by configuration, with the base Pentium model suiting light tasks, while the Intel Core m3 upgrade provides necessary speed for multitasking. A significant improvement is...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
04/06/2020
Microsoft Surface Go 2 Pentium Gold 4425Y Review

The Microsoft Surface Go 2, featuring the Intel Pentium Gold 4425Y, is a 10.5-inch Windows tablet boasting a premium magnesium chassis, a high-quality 1920x1280 IPS display with 99% sRGB coverage, and excellent 1080p webcams. Its core strengths include a fanless, silent design, decent color accuracy for creative work, and Windows Hello face authentication. However, the device is...Read more

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