Celeron M 723 vs Pentium T4400

CPU

GPU

Celeron M 723

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2008

Pentium T4400

35 WW2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron M 723

1 / 1

1,180

+0.4%

1,175

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. The Celeron M 723 is positioned at rank 1153 and the Pentium T4400 is on rank 1054, so the Pentium T4400 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 M 723

#1141

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4003%

#1142

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3944%

#1143

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3621%

#1144

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3604%

#1145

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3571%

#1147

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3449%

#1148

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3307%

#1149

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3302%

#1150

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3213%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

100%

#1154

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

98%

#1155

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

98%

#1157

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

97%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

96%

#1161

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

96%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

94%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

93%

#1166

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

92%

#1167

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

92%

#1168

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

92%

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 Pentium T4400 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron M 723 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron M 723	Pentium T4400
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)	✅ More affordable ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium T4400 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 97% cheaper ($5 vs $161) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron M 723	Pentium T4400
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+3106%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)	✅ More affordable ($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 M 723 Benchmark Check

Pentium T4400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron M 723 and Pentium T4400

Celeron M 723

The Celeron M 723 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,180 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 M 723 is built on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron M 723 scores 1,180 against the Pentium T4400's 1,175 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron M 723. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 100 vs 249, a 85.4% lead for the Pentium T4400 that directly translates to higher frame rates.

Feature	Celeron M 723	Pentium T4400
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	—
Boost Clock	1.2 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	1,180	1,175
Geekbench 6 Single	100	249+149%
Geekbench 6 Multi	100	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron M 723 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium T4400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Celeron M 723 versus DDR3-800 on the Pentium T4400 — the Pentium T4400 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: GS45 (Celeron M 723) and GL40,GM45 (Pentium T4400).

Feature	Celeron M 723	Pentium T4400
Socket	BGA956	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800	DDR3-800+50%
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. Both support None virtualization. Primary use case: Celeron M 723 targets Legacy Embedded, Pentium T4400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron M 723 rivals Core Solo U2100; Pentium T4400 rivals AMD A4-3300M.

Feature	Celeron M 723	Pentium T4400
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	None	None
Target Use	Legacy Embedded	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Celeron M 723 launched at $161 MSRP, while the Pentium T4400 debuted at $107. At current prices ($161 vs $5), the Pentium T4400 is $156 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron M 723 delivers 7.3 pts/$ vs 235.0 pts/$ for the Pentium T4400 — making the Pentium T4400 the 187.9% better value option.