Core i7-950 vs Core i5-4400E

Core i7-950

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.33 GHz2009

Core i5-4400E

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-950

4 / 8

3,250

0.0%

3,251

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 Core i7-950 is positioned at rank 1067 and the Core i5-4400E is on rank 1032, so the Core i5-4400E 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 i7-950

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

53930%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

50958%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

37000%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

11147%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

8829%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

7724%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

4424%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

4366%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3975%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3975%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3931%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3825%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3771%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3756%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3722%

#1067

Core i7-950

MSRP: $562|Avg: $15

100%

#1068

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

99%

#1069

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

97%

#1070

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

97%

#1071

Core i7-940

MSRP: $562|Avg: $90

93%

#1072

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

87%

#1073

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

85%

#1074

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

82%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

80%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

74%

#1077

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

70%

#1078

Athlon 64 3600+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $15

69%

#1079

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

68%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

68%

#1081

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

67%

#1082

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $15

62%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4400E

#1020

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2401%

#1021

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2366%

#1022

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2172%

#1023

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2162%

#1024

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2142%

#1026

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2069%

#1027

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1984%

#1028

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1980%

#1029

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1927%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

100%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

98%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

97%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

96%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

95%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

94%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-950 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-4400E is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-950	Core i5-4400E
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i7-950 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 70% cheaper ($15 vs $50) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i7-950	Core i5-4400E
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+233%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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 i7-950 Benchmark Check

Core i5-4400E Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-950 and Core i5-4400E

Core i7-950

The Core i7-950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,250 points. Launch price was $290.

Core i5-4400E

The Core i5-4400E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 3 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,251 points. Launch price was $266.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-950 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-4400E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-950 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Core i7-950 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4400E — a 0.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-950 (base: 3.06 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i7-950 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-4400E uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-950 scores 3,250 against the Core i5-4400E's 3,251 — a 0% lead for the Core i5-4400E. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-950 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4400E.

Feature	Core i7-950	Core i5-4400E
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.33 GHz	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.06 GHz+13%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+167%	3 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Bloomfield (2008−2010)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	3,250	3,251

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-950 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4400E uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-950	Core i5-4400E
Socket	LGA1366	BGA1364
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-950) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4400E). The Core i5-4400E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Core i7-950 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4400E targets Embedded.

Feature	Core i7-950	Core i5-4400E
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 4600
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-950 launched at $562 MSRP, while the Core i5-4400E debuted at $266. At current prices ($15 vs $50), the Core i7-950 is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-950 delivers 216.7 pts/$ vs 65.0 pts/$ for the Core i5-4400E — making the Core i7-950 the 107.7% better value option.