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Athlon PRO 300GE vs Core i5-4440S

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

Athlon PRO 300GE

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2019
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Intel

Core i5-4440S

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013
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Athlon PRO 300GE vs Core i5-4440S Performance Spectrum

Athlon PRO 300GE
2 / 4
4,342
0.0%
brand logoAthlon II X4 645
brand logoAthlon II X4 620e
brand logoAthlon X4 840
brand logoAthlon 300U
brand logoRyzen 7 7840S
brand logoRyzen 7 8840HX
brand logoRyzen 9 9955HX3D
brand logoRyzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
Core i5-4440S
4 / 4
4,370
+0.6%
brand logoCore i7-4610Y
brand logoCore i3-10100Y
brand logoCore i7-6600U
brand logoCore i5-2400
brand logoCore i5-13600H
brand logoCore i9-13900HX
brand logoXeon w7-3465X
brand logoXeon w9-3575X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Athlon PRO 300GE vs Core i5-4440S FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
Athlon PRO 300GE
low109 FPS
medium109 FPS
high108 FPS
ultra84 FPS
1080P
Core i5-4440S
low109 FPS
medium109 FPS
high107 FPS
ultra85 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
Athlon PRO 300GE
low109 FPS
medium97 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra66 FPS
1080P
Core i5-4440S
low109 FPS
medium109 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra98 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
Athlon PRO 300GE
low109 FPS
medium109 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra109 FPS
1080P
Core i5-4440S
low109 FPS
medium109 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra109 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
Athlon PRO 300GE
low109 FPS
medium109 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra109 FPS
1080P
Core i5-4440S
low109 FPS
medium109 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra109 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
Athlon PRO 300GE
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1080P
Core i5-4440S
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
Athlon PRO 300GE
low109 FPS
medium109 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra109 FPS
1080P
Core i5-4440S
low109 FPS
medium109 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra109 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
Athlon PRO 300GE
low109 FPS
medium109 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra109 FPS
1080P
Core i5-4440S
low109 FPS
medium109 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra109 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

1080P
Athlon PRO 300GE
low109 FPS
medium109 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra109 FPS
1080P
Core i5-4440S
low109 FPS
medium109 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra109 FPS
Deadlock

Deadlock

1080P
Athlon PRO 300GE
low95 FPS
medium82 FPS
high71 FPS
ultra44 FPS
1080P
Core i5-4440S
low109 FPS
medium98 FPS
high86 FPS
ultra56 FPS
Delta Force

Delta Force

1080P
Athlon PRO 300GE
low109 FPS
medium109 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra109 FPS
1080P
Core i5-4440S
low109 FPS
medium109 FPS
high109 FPS
ultra109 FPS
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Athlon PRO 300GE vs Core i5-4440S: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Athlon PRO 300GE

2019

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $132 less on MSRP ($50 MSRP vs $182 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 261.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 86.8 vs 24.0 PassMark/$ ($50 MSRP vs $182 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-4440S across 29 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • ❌Lower PassMark (4,342 vs 4,370).
  • ❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
  • ❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-4440S.

Core i5-4440S

2013

Why buy it

  • ✅Better for gaming: +3.6% higher average FPS across 29 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • ✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
  • ✅100% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
  • ✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Athlon PRO 300GE.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 24.0 vs 86.8 PassMark/$ ($182 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
  • ❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-4440S better than Athlon PRO 300GE?
Yes. Core i5-4440S is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 3.6% average FPS lead across 29 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.6% better PassMark, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.
Which one is better for gaming?
If gaming is the priority, Core i5-4440S is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 3.6% more average FPS across 29 shared CPU game tests.
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-4440S is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads. It also has the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
Core i5-4440S is still the better call for a fresh build. Core i5-4440S comes in 264.0% more expensive on MSRP at $182 MSRP versus $50 MSRP, and it still gives you a 3.6% average FPS lead across 29 shared CPU game tests in our data. Athlon PRO 300GE only looks stronger on raw value math because it is so cheap, but its absolute performance tier is too low to be the better recommendation now. At roughly 4,342 PassMark with 2 cores and 4 threads, it only really makes sense as a bare-minimum stopgap or a very constrained existing-platform upgrade.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Athlon PRO 300GE makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2013). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Athlon PRO 300GE vs Core i5-4440S Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

Athlon PRO 300GE

The Athlon PRO 300GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,342 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

Core i5-4440S

The Core i5-4440S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,370 points. Launch price was $239.

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Processing Power

The Athlon PRO 300GE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4440S offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-4440S has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon PRO 300GE versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4440S — a 3% clock advantage for the Athlon PRO 300GE. The Athlon PRO 300GE uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i5-4440S uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon PRO 300GE scores 4,342 against the Core i5-4440S's 4,370 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-4440S. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Athlon PRO 300GE vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-4440S.

FeatureAthlon PRO 300GECore i5-4440S
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock
3.4 GHz+3%
3.3 GHz
Base Clock
—
2.8 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB
6 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
256 kB (per core)
Process
12 nm-45%
22 nm
Architecture
Zen+ (2018−2019)
Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark
4,342
4,370
Geekbench 6 Single
—
808
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Memory & Platform

The Athlon PRO 300GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4440S uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Athlon PRO 300GE versus DDR3-1600 on the Core i5-4440S — the Athlon PRO 300GE supports 66.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon PRO 300GE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon PRO 300GE) vs 16 (Core i5-4440S) — the Core i5-4440S offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM4 (Athlon PRO 300GE) and H81,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Core i5-4440S).

FeatureAthlon PRO 300GECore i5-4440S
Socket
AM4
LGA1150
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2666+67%
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB+100%
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
No
No
PCIe Lanes
8
16+100%
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon PRO 300GE) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4440S). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon PRO 300GE) and HD Graphics 4600 (Core i5-4440S) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon PRO 300GE targets Desktop, Core i5-4440S targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4440S rivals A10-6800K.

FeatureAthlon PRO 300GECore i5-4440S
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon Vega 3
HD Graphics 4600
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Desktop
Desktop
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Athlon PRO 300GE was priced at $50, while the Core i5-4440S came in at $182. On launch pricing ($50 vs $182), Athlon PRO 300GE was $132 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon PRO 300GE delivers 86.8 pts/$ vs 24.0 pts/$ for the Core i5-4440S — making the Athlon PRO 300GE the 113.4% better value option.

FeatureAthlon PRO 300GECore i5-4440S
MSRP
$50-73%
$182
Performance per Dollar
86.8+262%
24.0
Release Date
2019
2013
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