Core 2 Duo E4500 vs Pentium T4400

Core 2 Duo E4500

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2007

Pentium T4400

35 WW2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Duo E4500

2 / 2

1,165

0.0%

1,175

+0.9%

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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 Core 2 Duo E4500 is positioned at rank 1017 and the Pentium T4400 is on rank 1054, so the Core 2 Duo E4500 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 Core 2 Duo E4500

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

35584%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

33623%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

24413%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

7355%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

5826%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

5096%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2919%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2881%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2623%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2623%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2593%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2524%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2488%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2478%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2456%

#1017

Core 2 Duo E4500

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

100%

#1019

Core 2 Duo E7600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $50

99%

#1020

Core 2 Duo E8700

MSRP: $256|Avg: $30

99%

#1021

Core i7-3970X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $60

99%

#1022

Core 2 Duo E6550

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

98%

#1023

Phenom X3 8450

MSRP: $145|Avg: $147

96%

#1024

Core i7-3960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $60

96%

#1025

Celeron 2.70

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

95%

#1027

A10 PRO-7850B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $140

92%

#1028

Core 2 Quad Q8200

MSRP: $224|Avg: $36

92%

#1029

A12-9800E

MSRP: $426|Avg: $150

92%

#1030

Phenom II X6 1065T

MSRP: $426|Avg: $170

91%

#1031

Celeron 440

MSRP: $59|Avg: $10

91%

#1032

A8-3820

MSRP: $280|Avg: $200

89%

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 Core 2 Duo E4500 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium T4400 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E4500	Pentium T4400
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 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 50% cheaper ($5 vs $10) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core 2 Duo E4500	Pentium T4400
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+102%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ 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.

Core 2 Duo E4500 Benchmark Check

Pentium T4400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E4500 and Pentium T4400

Core 2 Duo E4500

The Core 2 Duo E4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,165 points. Launch price was $249.

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 Core 2 Duo E4500 is built on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E4500 scores 1,165 against the Pentium T4400's 1,175 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium T4400. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E4500 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T4400.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E4500	Pentium T4400
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	—
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	2 MB	—
Process	65 nm	45 nm-31%
Architecture	Allendale (2006−2009)	—
PassMark	1,165	1,175
Geekbench 6 Single	—	249

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo E4500 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium T4400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 800 on the Core 2 Duo E4500 versus DDR3-800 on the Pentium T4400 — the Core 2 Duo E4500 supports 198.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core 2 Duo E4500 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core 2 Duo E4500) vs 0 (Pentium T4400) — the Core 2 Duo E4500 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: P35,G31,G33,P45 (Core 2 Duo E4500) and GL40,GM45 (Pentium T4400).

Feature	Core 2 Duo E4500	Pentium T4400
Socket	LGA775	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	800+26567%	DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity	16	8 GB+52428700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Core 2 Duo E4500) vs None (Pentium T4400). Primary use case: Pentium T4400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E4500 rivals Athlon 64 X2 4600+; Pentium T4400 rivals AMD A4-3300M.

Feature	Core 2 Duo E4500	Pentium T4400
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	false	None
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Duo E4500 launched at $133 MSRP, while the Pentium T4400 debuted at $107. At current prices ($10 vs $5), the Pentium T4400 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo E4500 delivers 116.5 pts/$ vs 235.0 pts/$ for the Pentium T4400 — making the Pentium T4400 the 67.4% better value option.