Home / Intel Pentium / Intel Pentium Gold 4415U: Performance and Specs

Intel Pentium Gold 4415U

Intel Pentium Gold 4415U: A Budget Processor for Everyday Tasks

April 2025

Architecture and Process Node: Kaby Lake in the Era of Miniaturization

The Intel Pentium Gold 4415U processor, released in 2017 on the Kaby Lake architecture, is still found in budget laptops. Its key specifications include:

- 2 cores and 4 threads thanks to Hyper-Threading.

- Base frequency: 2.3 GHz (no turbo mode).

- 14nm process node, which looks outdated by 2025 compared to Apple’s 5nm chips and AMD's 4nm solutions.

- Integrated Intel HD 610 Graphics: 12 execution units, clocked up to 950 MHz.

The Kaby Lake architecture is optimized for energy efficiency but not for multi-threaded workloads. The integrated GPU can handle 4K video decoding (HEVC, VP9) but is not suited for 3D rendering.

Power Consumption and TDP: Balancing Power and Battery Life

The processor's TDP is 15W, allowing it to be used in thin laptops with passive or compact active cooling. For example, in devices like the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (body thickness – 17.9mm), the radiator and fan occupy minimal space.

The advantage of this approach is low noise levels: even under load, the fan rarely spins up to high RPMs. However, the lack of a turbo mode limits peak performance.

Performance: What Can the Pentium Gold 4415U Do in 2025?

Office Work and Multimedia

- Browser: 5-7 tabs in Chrome + YouTube 1080p – smooth operation but with occasional stutters.

- Documents: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace – no issues.

- Video: Streaming 4K (Netflix, YouTube) – stable, thanks to the iGPU decoder.

Gaming

- CS:GO: 720p, low settings – 25-30 FPS.

- Minecraft: 30-40 FPS in standard scenes.

- Indie games (Hollow Knight, Stardew Valley) – comfortable.

For gaming, discrete graphics are important, but laptops with the Pentium Gold 4415U usually lack them.

Usage Scenarios: Who is This Processor Suitable For?

- Students: Working with lectures, online courses, Zoom.

- Office Workers: Documents, email, video conferences.

- Home Users: Surfing the web, streaming, simple photo editing (for example, Canva).

Not suitable for:

- Video editing (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve).

- Heavy IDEs (Android Studio, Unity).

- Modern AAA games.

Battery Life: How Long Will the Laptop Last?

With a battery capacity of 40-50 Wh (typical for ultrabooks with the Pentium 4415U), usage times are approximately:

- 8-10 hours when working with documents + Wi-Fi.

- 5-6 hours when streaming video (YouTube 1080p).

Energy-saving technologies include:

- Intel Speed Shift: Dynamic frequency management.

- C-States: Disabling unused cores.

- Panel Self Refresh: Reducing GPU load when displaying a static image.

Comparison with Competitors: Where Does the Pentium Gold Stand?

1. AMD Athlon Silver 3050U (2 cores/2 threads, Vega 2 GPU):

- Weaker in multi-threaded tasks, but better graphics.

2. Apple M1 (8 cores, 5nm):

- 3-4 times higher performance, but laptops start at $800.

3. Intel Core i3-1115G4 (Tiger Lake, 10nm):

- 30-40% faster, but with TDP of 15-28W.

Conclusion: The Pentium Gold 4415U remains relevant only in the $300-400 segment, where the lowest price is crucial.

Pros and Cons: Is It Worth Buying?

Strengths:

- Low cost of laptops (starting at $300).

- Quiet and cool operation.

- 4K video support.

Weaknesses:

- No headroom for future OS and applications.

- Slow SSD or eMMC in basic configurations.

- Limited upgrade options (often RAM is soldered).

Laptop Selection Recommendations

1. Device Type: Ultrabook or compact laptop (for example, ASUS Vivobook Go 14).

2. RAM: Minimum of 8 GB (preferably DDR4-2400).

3. Storage: Ensure it has an SSD (256 GB NVMe).

4. Display: Full HD (IPS matrix for comfortable viewing angles).

5. Ports: USB-C, HDMI for monitor connections.

Prices in 2025:

- Basic models – $300-350.

- Versions with SSD and 8 GB RAM – $400-450.

Final Conclusion: Who is the Pentium Gold 4415U Suitable For?

This processor is a choice for those who:

- Are looking for a maximally budget-friendly laptop for basic tasks.

- Value long battery life and portability.

- Do not plan to use resource-intensive applications.

Key Benefits:

- Affordability.

- Energy efficiency.

- Sufficient performance for everyday use.

If the budget allows for an additional $100-200, it’s better to choose a laptop with an Intel Core i3/i5 12th generation or AMD Ryzen 3 7300U processor – they will last longer without losing relevance.

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.

4415U

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

2.30 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.

FCBGA1356 | FPBGA1356

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

15 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.

2.0

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.

DDR4-2133 | LPDDR3-1866 | DDR3L-1600

Max Memory Size

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

32 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).

34.1 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 610

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.

950 MHz

Graphics Video Max Memory

32 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