Celeron N3150 vs Pentium T4400

CPU

GPU

Celeron N3150

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.08 GHz2015

Pentium T4400

35 WW2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N3150

4 / 4

1,177

+0.2%

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 N3150 is positioned at rank 208 and the Pentium T4400 is on rank 1054, so the Celeron N3150 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 N3150

#196

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

374%

#197

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

368%

#198

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

338%

#199

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

337%

#200

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

334%

#202

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

322%

#203

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

309%

#204

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

308%

#205

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

300%

#208

Celeron N3150

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N3150 (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N3150	Pentium T4400
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium T4400 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N3150	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 N3150 Benchmark Check

Pentium T4400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Valorant

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N3150 and Pentium T4400

Celeron N3150

The Celeron N3150 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.08 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,177 points. Launch price was $107.

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 N3150 is built on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron N3150 scores 1,177 against the Pentium T4400's 1,175 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron N3150. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N3150 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T4400.

Feature	Celeron N3150	Pentium T4400
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	—
Boost Clock	2.08 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	2.2 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	0 kB	1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	2 MB	—
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Braswell (2015−2016)	—
PassMark	1,177	1,175
Geekbench 6 Single	—	249

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N3150 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium T4400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Celeron N3150 versus DDR3-800 on the Pentium T4400 — the Celeron N3150 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N3150) vs 0 (Pentium T4400) — the Celeron N3150 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1170 (Celeron N3150) and GL40,GM45 (Pentium T4400).

Feature	Celeron N3150	Pentium T4400
Socket	FCBGA1170	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1600+53233%	DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity	8	8 GB+104857500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron N3150) vs None (Pentium T4400). The Celeron N3150 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Braswell)), while the Pentium T4400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium T4400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron N3150 rivals AMD E2-7110; Pentium T4400 rivals AMD A4-3300M.