Celeron J3455E vs Pentium G4400TE

CPU

GPU

Celeron J3455E

4 Cores4 Thrd10 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2019

Pentium G4400TE

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron J3455E

4 / 4

2,193

+0.1%

2,190

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4400TE

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

42701%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

40348%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

29296%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

8826%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

6991%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

6116%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3503%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3457%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3148%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3147%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3112%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3028%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2986%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2974%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2947%

#1044

Pentium G4400TE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

100%

#1045

Celeron 2.60

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

99%

#1046

Core i7-990X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $225

98%

#1047

Phenom X4 9750B

MSRP: $215|Avg: $34

97%

#1048

Core 2 Duo E8200

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

96%

#1049

Core 2 Quad Q9450

MSRP: $316|Avg: $15

96%

#1050

Core 2 Duo E8600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $95

94%

#1051

Core 2 Duo E6320

MSRP: $163|Avg: $5

94%

#1052

Core i7-980X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

93%

#1053

Athlon 64 X2 3600+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

93%

#1054

Core 2 Duo E6420

MSRP: $183|Avg: $10

92%

#1055

Phenom X4 9600B

MSRP: $278|Avg: $20

91%

#1056

Pentium D 940

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

91%

#1057

Phenom II X3 B77

MSRP: $281|Avg: $35

90%

#1058

Core 2 Duo E6300

MSRP: $163|Avg: $5

89%

#1059

Core 2 Duo E6400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $10

88%

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 Celeron J3455E (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron J3455E	Pentium G4400TE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G4400TE (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3L-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron J3455E	Pentium G4400TE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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 J3455E Benchmark Check

Pentium G4400TE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron J3455E and Pentium G4400TE

Celeron J3455E

The Celeron J3455E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 2,193 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.

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Processing Power

The Celeron J3455E packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4400TE offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron J3455E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Celeron J3455E versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium G4400TE — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Pentium G4400TE. The Pentium G4400TE is built on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron J3455E scores 2,193 against the Pentium G4400TE's 2,190 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron J3455E. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron J3455E vs 3 MB on the Pentium G4400TE.

Feature	Celeron J3455E	Pentium G4400TE
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	2.4 GHz+4%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	—
L3 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%
L2 Cache	—	512 kB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	2,193	2,190
Geekbench 6 Single	450	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	850	—

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Memory & Platform

Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. The Pentium G4400TE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron J3455E) vs 16 (Pentium G4400TE) — the Pentium G4400TE offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Celeron J3455E	Pentium G4400TE
Socket	—	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	64 GB+700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	6	16+167%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 500 (Celeron J3455E) and HD Graphics 510 (Pentium G4400TE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J3455E targets Low Power, Pentium G4400TE targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron J3455E rivals Pentium J4205.