Celeron N4000 vs Pentium 4405Y

Celeron N4000

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2017

Pentium 4405Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N4000

2 / 2

1,472

0.0%

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,490

+1.2%

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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 N4000 is positioned at rank 126 and the Pentium 4405Y is on rank 910, so the Celeron N4000 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 N4000

#114

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

299%

#115

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

295%

#116

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

270%

#117

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

269%

#118

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

267%

#120

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

258%

#121

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

247%

#122

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

247%

#123

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

240%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

96%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4405Y

#898

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1575%

#899

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1552%

#900

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1425%

#901

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1418%

#902

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1405%

#904

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1357%

#905

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1301%

#906

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1299%

#907

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1264%

#910

Pentium 4405Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

99%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

98%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

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 N4000 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N4000	Pentium 4405Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium 4405Y (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N4000	Pentium 4405Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 N4000 Benchmark Check

Pentium 4405Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N4000 and Pentium 4405Y

Celeron N4000

The Celeron N4000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,472 points. Launch price was $107.

Pentium 4405Y

The Pentium 4405Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,490 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N4000 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium 4405Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4000 versus 1.5 GHz on the Pentium 4405Y — a 53.7% clock advantage for the Celeron N4000 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Celeron N4000 uses the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium 4405Y uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N4000 scores 1,472 against the Pentium 4405Y's 1,490 — a 1.2% lead for the Pentium 4405Y. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron N4000 vs 2 MB on the Pentium 4405Y.

Feature	Celeron N4000	Pentium 4405Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+73%	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	1.5 GHz+36%
L3 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	512 kB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Goldmont Plus (2017)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	1,472	1,490+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N4000 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 4405Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.