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Intel Pentium Gold 4410Y: A Compact Processor for Basic Tasks in 2025

April 2025

Architecture and Manufacturing Process: A Balance Between Efficiency and Modest Power

The Intel Pentium Gold 4410Y, released in 2017, belongs to the Kaby Lake generation and is still found in budget ultrabooks and compact devices. Its architecture is built on a 14nm manufacturing process, which appears archaic in 2025 compared to 5nm chips like Apple's M3 or Intel's Meteor Lake. However, it remains relevant for simple tasks due to its low power consumption.

- Cores and Threads: 2 cores, 4 threads (Hyper-Threading).

- Clock Speeds: Base — 1.5 GHz, no turbo mode.

- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 615 with a base frequency of 300 MHz and a maximum of 850 MHz.

Architecture features:

- Supports DDR3L/LPDDR3 and DDR4 RAM (up to 16 GB).

- The integrated graphics chip handles 4K video decoding (H.265/VP9), useful for streaming.

- Lack of Turbo Boost — the processor runs at a fixed frequency, limiting performance but simplifying thermal management.

Power Consumption and TDP: Ideal for Passive Cooling

The 6W TDP is a key feature of the Pentium 4410Y. This allows it to be used in fanless devices, making laptops completely silent. For example, the Chuwi Minibook line or some Lenovo Yoga models.

Practical Outcomes of Low TDP:

- Minimal Heating: Even under full load, the temperature rarely exceeds 60°C.

- Compact Cooling Systems: Space savings in the chassis for the battery or other components.

Performance: What Can You Do with the Pentium Gold 4410Y in 2025?

Office Tasks

- Task Examples: Working in Google Docs, Excel with spreadsheets up to 10,000 rows, Zoom conferences.

- Benchmark Results: In PCMark 10 (Office Suite), the processor scores about 1800–2000 points. This is sufficient for basic multitasking, but opening 20+ tabs in Chrome simultaneously will cause lag.

Multimedia

- 4K/60 FPS Video: Playback through VLC or YouTube without lag due to hardware decoding.

- Photo Editing: Editors like Canva or Lightroom (basic edits) work, but exporting photos takes 2–3 times longer than on a Core i3 of the 12th generation.

Gaming

- Integrated HD 615 Graphics:

- CS:GO: 720p, low settings — 25–35 FPS.

- Minecraft: 30 FPS on medium settings.

- Modern Games (2023–2025): Only cloud gaming (GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud).

Usage Scenarios: Who Would Benefit from This Processor?

- Students: For studying (essays, presentations), watching lectures.

- Office Workers: Working with documents, email, CRM systems.

- Digital Minimalism Users: Those who value silence and long battery life.

Not Suitable For:

- Video editors, 3D designers.

- Gamers (other than casual games like Among Us).

Battery Life: How Does the Processor Affect Operating Time?

Average battery life for laptops with the Pentium 4410Y is 8–12 hours (with a battery capacity of 40–50 Wh).

Power-Saving Technologies:

- Intel SpeedStep: Dynamic frequency management.

- Panel Self Refresh: Reduces GPU load with static images.

- Windows 11's "Power Saving" Mode: Automatically limits background processes.

Tip: For maximum battery life, choose models with IPS screens with a brightness of 250 nits and a resolution no higher than Full HD.

Comparison with Competitors: What to Choose Instead of Pentium 4410Y?

AMD Athlon Silver 7120U (2023)

- Pros: 2 cores/2 threads, 15W TDP, Radeon 610M graphics (20% faster than HD 615).

- Cons: Higher price (laptops from $450).

Apple M1 (2020)

- Pros: Huge performance increase (3–4 times), 18 hours of battery life.

- Cons: Price — MacBook Air M1 starts at $799.

Intel N100 (2023)

- Pros: 4 cores, UHD graphics (24 EU), AV1 support.

- Cons: 6W TDP, laptops starting at $350.

Conclusion: The Pentium 4410Y lags behind modern counterparts but excels in price (devices from $300).

Pros and Cons of the Processor

Strengths:

- Low-cost laptops.

- Passive cooling — no noise.

- Support for 4K video.

Weaknesses:

- Low performance in multitasking.

- Outdated manufacturing process (14nm).

- No support for Wi-Fi 6 or Thunderbolt 4.

Recommendations for Choosing a Laptop

- Device Type: Ultrabooks (Acer Swift 1), convertibles (HP Pavilion x360).

- What to Check:

- RAM: Minimum 8 GB (better 16 GB for Windows 11).

- Storage: Only SSD (256 GB and above).

- Screen: Matte finish, Full HD resolution.

2025 Model Examples:

- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3: $349, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD.

- ASUS VivoBook Go 14: $399, touchscreen.

Final Conclusion: Who is the Pentium Gold 4410Y Suitable For?

This processor is ideal for those who are looking for a cheap laptop for internet use, studying, or text processing.

- Values silence and long battery life.

- Does not plan to run “heavy” applications.

Key Benefits:

- Device prices starting at $300.

- Ability to work all day without recharging.

- Compactness and weight of less than 1.5 kg.

Alternative: If your budget allows for $400–500, it is better to choose a laptop with the Intel N100 or AMD Ryzen 3 7320U — they will last longer and not disappoint in performance.

The Pentium Gold 4410Y in 2025 is a prime example of a “workhorse” for undemanding tasks. It may not impress with speed but will be a reliable helper in a budget-sensitive environment.

Basic

Label Name

Intel

Platform

Mobile

Launch Date

January 2017

Model Name

The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.

4410Y

Code Name

Kaby Lake

CPU Specifications

Total Cores

Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).

Total Threads

Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.

Basic Frequency

1.50 GHz

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.

Yes

CPU Socket

The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.

FCBGA1515

Technology

Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.

14 nm

TDP

6 W

Max. Operating Temperature

Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.

100°C

PCI Express Version

PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.

3.0

Number of PCI Express Lanes

A PCI Express (PCIe) lane consists of two differential signaling pairs, one for receiving data, one for transmitting data, and is the basic unit of the PCIe bus. Max # of PCI Express Lanes is the total number of supported lanes.

Intel 64

Intel® 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software.¹ Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.

Yes

Instruction Set

The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.

64-bit

PCI Express Configurations

PCI Express (PCIe) Configurations describe the available PCIe lane configurations that can be used to link to PCIe devices.

1x4 | 2x2 | 1x2+2x1 and 4x1

Memory Specifications

Memory Type

Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.

LPDDR3-1866 | DDR3L-1600

Max Memory Size

Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.

16 GB

Memory Channels

The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.

Bus Speed

4 GT/s

Max Memory Bandwidth

Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).

29.8 GB/s

ECC Memory Supported

ECC Memory Supported indicates processor support for Error-Correcting Code memory. ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common kinds of internal data corruption. Note that ECC memory support requires both processor and chipset support.

GPU Specifications

GPU Name

Intel® HD Graphics 615

Graphics Base Frequency

Graphics Base frequency refers to the rated/guaranteed graphics render clock frequency in MHz.

300 MHz

Graphics Frequency

Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.

850 MHz

Graphics Video Max Memory

16 GB

4K Support

Yes | at 60Hz

DirectX Support

DirectX* Support indicates support for a specific version of Microsoft’s collection of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for handling multimedia compute tasks.

Max Resolution (HDMI)

Max Resolution (HDMI) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the HDMI interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

4096x2304@24Hz

Max Resolution (DP)

Max Resolution (DP) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the DP interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

4096x2304@60Hz

Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)

Max Resolution (Integrated Flat Panel) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor for a device with an integrated flat panel (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your device.

4096x2304@60Hz

Number of Displays Supported

Graphics Output

Graphics Output defines the interfaces available to communicate with display devices.

eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI

Miscellaneous

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.

Yes

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.

Yes

Intel Standard Manageability (ISM)

Intel® Standard Manageability is the manageability solution for Intel vPro® Essentials platforms and is a subset of Intel® AMT with out-of-band management over Ethernet and Wi-Fi, but no KVM or new life cycle management features.

Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology is an advanced means of enabling high performance while meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. Conventional Intel SpeedStep® Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology builds upon that architecture using design strategies such as Separation between Voltage and Frequency Changes, and Clock Partitioning and Recovery.

Yes

Execute Disable Bit

Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.

Yes

Cache

CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel® Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.

2 MB Intel® Smart Cache

Intel AES New Instructions

Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.

Yes

Intel Clear Video HD Technology

Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, like its predecessor, Intel® Clear Video Technology, is a suite of image decode and processing technologies built into the integrated processor graphics that improve video playback, delivering cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors, and a clear and stable video picture. Intel® Clear Video HD Technology adds video quality enhancements for richer color and more realistic skin tones.

Yes

Intel Clear Video Technology

Yes

Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel® Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.

Yes

Intel Flex Memory Access

Yes

Intel OS Guard

Yes

OpenGL Support

OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a cross-language, multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for rendering 2D and 3D vector graphics.

4.4

Intel Quick Sync Video

Intel® Quick Sync Video delivers fast conversion of video for portable media players, online sharing, and video editing and authoring.

Yes