Celeron G5900T vs Pentium G4400TE
Celeron G5900T
Pentium G4400TE
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5900T
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4400TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G5900T | Pentium G4400TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G5900T | Pentium G4400TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+400%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
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 G5900T and Pentium G4400TE
Celeron G5900T
The Celeron G5900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,192 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium G4400TE
The Pentium G4400TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,190 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G5900T and Pentium G4400TE share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Pentium G4400TE is built on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G5900T scores 2,192 against the Pentium G4400TE's 2,190 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G5900T. L3 cache: 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G5900T vs 3 MB on the Pentium G4400TE.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | Pentium G4400TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 3 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,192 | 2,190 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 748 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 750 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G5900T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4400TE uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Celeron G5900T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | Pentium G4400TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G5900T) and HD Graphics 510 (Pentium G4400TE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5900T targets Budget, Pentium G4400TE targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G5900T rivals Pentium Gold G6400T.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | Pentium G4400TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | HD Graphics 510 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G5900T launched at $42 MSRP, while the Pentium G4400TE debuted at $300. At current prices ($50 vs $250), the Celeron G5900T is $200 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G5900T delivers 43.8 pts/$ vs 8.8 pts/$ for the Pentium G4400TE — making the Celeron G5900T the 133.4% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | Pentium G4400TE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-86% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-80% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.8+398% | 8.8 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2015 |
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