CPU
GPU
Celeron 430
Celeron 440
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Celeron 430 is positioned at rank 1010 and the Celeron 440 is on rank 1031, so the Celeron 430 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 430
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 440
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 430 | Celeron 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe-L (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe-L (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 430 | Celeron 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+5%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 430 and Celeron 440
Celeron 430
The Celeron 430 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 448 points. Launch price was $50.
Celeron 440
The Celeron 440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 472 points. Launch price was $40.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 430 and Celeron 440 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 430 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron 440 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Celeron 440 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). Both are built on the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture using a 65 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron 430 scores 448 against the Celeron 440's 472 — a 5.2% lead for the Celeron 440. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 226 vs 244, a 7.7% lead for the Celeron 440 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron 430 | Celeron 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Conroe-L (2007−2008) | Conroe-L (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 448 | 472+5% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 226 | 244+8% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA775 socket with PCIe 1.1. Both support up to DDR2-800 memory speed. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 945,G31,G41 (Celeron 430) and 945,G31,G41 (Celeron 440).
| Feature | Celeron 430 | Celeron 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support No virtualization. Primary use case: Celeron 430 targets Budget, Celeron 440 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 430 rivals Pentium 4 2.80; Celeron 440 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.
| Feature | Celeron 430 | Celeron 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | No |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 430 launched at $49 MSRP, while the Celeron 440 debuted at $59. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Celeron 440 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 430 delivers 44.8 pts/$ vs 47.2 pts/$ for the Celeron 440 — making the Celeron 440 the 5.2% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 430 | Celeron 440 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-17% | $59 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.8 | 47.2+5% |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2007 |
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