CPU
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Core i3-390M
Pentium Dual Core T4400
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Core i3-390M is positioned at rank 585 and the Pentium Dual Core T4400 is on rank 1034, so the Core i3-390M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-390M
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-390M | Pentium Dual Core T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-390M | Pentium Dual Core T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-390M and Pentium Dual Core T4400
Core i3-390M
The Core i3-390M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 0.67 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,292 points. Launch price was $39.
Pentium Dual Core T4400
The Pentium Dual Core T4400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) 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: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,284 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i3-390M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium Dual Core T4400's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 0.67 GHz on the Core i3-390M versus 2.2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4400 — a 106.6% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual Core T4400 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i3-390M uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T4400 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-390M scores 1,292 against the Pentium Dual Core T4400's 1,284 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-390M. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-390M vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual Core T4400.
| Feature | Core i3-390M | Pentium Dual Core T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.67 GHz | 2.2 GHz+228% |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz+21% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,292 | 1,284 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-390M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T4400 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-390M | Pentium Dual Core T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | P |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core i3-390M) / not specified (Pentium Dual Core T4400). The Core i3-390M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics), while the Pentium Dual Core T4400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-390M targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i3-390M | Pentium Dual Core T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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