Atom x5-E3930 vs Pentium T4400

Atom x5-E3930

2 Cores2 Thrd6.5 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2016

Pentium T4400

35 WW2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom x5-E3930

2 / 2

1,185

+0.9%

1,175

0.0%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Atom x5-E3930 is positioned at rank 706 and the Pentium T4400 is on rank 1054, so the Atom x5-E3930 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x5-E3930

#694

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

990%

#695

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

976%

#696

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

896%

#697

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

892%

#698

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

883%

#700

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

853%

#701

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

818%

#702

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

817%

#703

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

795%

#706

Atom x5-E3930

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

99%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium T4400

#1042

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2672%

#1043

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2633%

#1044

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2417%

#1045

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2406%

#1046

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2384%

#1048

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2302%

#1049

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2208%

#1050

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2204%

#1051

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2145%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

100%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

99%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

98%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

98%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

97%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

96%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

96%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

95%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x5-E3930 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3-1866, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom x5-E3930	Pentium T4400
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium T4400 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom x5-E3930	Pentium T4400
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Atom x5-E3930 Benchmark Check

Pentium T4400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom x5-E3930 and Pentium T4400

Atom x5-E3930

The Atom x5-E3930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium T4400

The Pentium T4400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,175 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom x5-E3930 is built on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Atom x5-E3930 scores 1,185 against the Pentium T4400's 1,175 — a 0.8% lead for the Atom x5-E3930. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom x5-E3930 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T4400.

Feature	Atom x5-E3930	Pentium T4400
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	—
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	2.2 GHz+69%
L3 Cache	0 kB	1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)	—
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Apollo Lake (2014−2016)	—
PassMark	1,185	1,175
Geekbench 6 Single	—	249

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Memory & Platform

The Atom x5-E3930 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium T4400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1866 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Atom x5-E3930) vs 0 (Pentium T4400) — the Atom x5-E3930 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA1296 (Atom x5-E3930) and GL40,GM45 (Pentium T4400).

Feature	Atom x5-E3930	Pentium T4400
Socket	FCBGA1296	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1866	DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Atom x5-E3930) / None (Pentium T4400). The Atom x5-E3930 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 500), while the Pentium T4400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium T4400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium T4400 rivals AMD A4-3300M.