Celeron G440 vs Core 2 Duo E7400
Celeron G440
Core 2 Duo E7400
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 G440 is positioned at rank 625 and the Core 2 Duo E7400 is on rank 544, so the Core 2 Duo E7400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G440
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E7400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G440 | Core 2 Duo E7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G440 | Core 2 Duo E7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 G440 and Core 2 Duo E7400
Celeron G440
The Celeron G440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,035 points. Launch price was $45.
Core 2 Duo E7400
The Core 2 Duo E7400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 3 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,043 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Celeron G440 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core 2 Duo E7400 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core 2 Duo E7400 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron G440 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E7400 — a 54.5% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E7400 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Celeron G440 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E7400 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G440 scores 1,035 against the Core 2 Duo E7400's 1,043 — a 0.8% lead for the Core 2 Duo E7400. L3 cache: 1 MB on the Celeron G440 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E7400.
| Feature | Celeron G440 | Core 2 Duo E7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz+75% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 3 MB (total)+1100% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,035 | 1,043 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G440 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo E7400 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Celeron G440 versus 1066 on the Core 2 Duo E7400 — the Core 2 Duo E7400 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G440 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G440) and P35,G31,G33,P45 (Core 2 Duo E7400).
| Feature | Celeron G440 | Core 2 Duo E7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | 1066+35433% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+209715100% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G440) vs true (Core 2 Duo E7400). The Celeron G440 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Core 2 Duo E7400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G440 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G440 rivals Pentium G630; Core 2 Duo E7400 rivals Athlon II X2 245.
| Feature | Celeron G440 | Core 2 Duo E7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | true |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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