Celeron Dual-Core T3100 vs Pentium T4400

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 Dual-Core T3100 is positioned at rank 711 and the Pentium T4400 is on rank 1054, so the Celeron Dual-Core T3100 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 Celeron Dual-Core T3100

#699

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1000%

#700

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

985%

#701

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

904%

#702

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

900%

#703

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

892%

#705

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

861%

#706

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

826%

#707

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

825%

#708

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

802%

#711

Celeron Dual-Core T3100

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

100%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

98%

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

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron Dual-Core T3100 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium T4400 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T3100	Pentium T4400
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T3100	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.

Celeron Dual-Core T3100 Benchmark Check

Pentium T4400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron Dual-Core T3100 and Pentium T4400

Celeron Dual-Core T3100

The Celeron Dual-Core T3100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,174 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 Celeron Dual-Core T3100 is built on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T3100 scores 1,174 against the Pentium T4400's 1,175 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium T4400.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T3100	Pentium T4400
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	—
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz	—
Base Clock	—	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	—	1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB	—
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	—
PassMark	1,174	1,175
Geekbench 6 Single	—	249

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 1.1. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45,GS45 (Celeron Dual-Core T3100) and GL40,GM45 (Pentium T4400).

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T3100	Pentium T4400
Socket	PGA478	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron Dual-Core T3100) vs None (Pentium T4400). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T3100 targets Budget, Pentium T4400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T3100 rivals Pentium T4200; Pentium T4400 rivals AMD A4-3300M.