Core m3-6Y30 vs Pentium G4400TE

CPU

GPU

Core m3-6Y30

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2015

Pentium G4400TE

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core m3-6Y30

2 / 4

2,180

0.0%

2,190

+0.5%

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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 m3-6Y30 is positioned at rank 1136 and the Pentium G4400TE is on rank 1044, so the Pentium G4400TE 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 m3-6Y30

#1124

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3781%

#1125

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3726%

#1126

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3420%

#1127

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3405%

#1128

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3373%

#1130

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3258%

#1131

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3124%

#1132

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3119%

#1133

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3035%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

100%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

99%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

98%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

98%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

98%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

97%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

96%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4400TE

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

42701%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

40348%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

29296%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

8826%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

6991%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

6116%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3503%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3457%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3148%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3147%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3112%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3028%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2986%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2974%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2947%

#1044

Pentium G4400TE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

100%

#1045

Celeron 2.60

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

99%

#1046

Core i7-990X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $225

98%

#1047

Phenom X4 9750B

MSRP: $215|Avg: $34

97%

#1048

Core 2 Duo E8200

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

96%

#1049

Core 2 Quad Q9450

MSRP: $316|Avg: $15

96%

#1050

Core 2 Duo E8600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $95

94%

#1051

Core 2 Duo E6320

MSRP: $163|Avg: $5

94%

#1052

Core i7-980X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

93%

#1053

Athlon 64 X2 3600+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

93%

#1054

Core 2 Duo E6420

MSRP: $183|Avg: $10

92%

#1055

Phenom X4 9600B

MSRP: $278|Avg: $20

91%

#1056

Pentium D 940

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

91%

#1057

Phenom II X3 B77

MSRP: $281|Avg: $35

90%

#1058

Core 2 Duo E6300

MSRP: $163|Avg: $5

89%

#1059

Core 2 Duo E6400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $10

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium G4400TE delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core m3-6Y30 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core m3-6Y30	Pentium G4400TE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($250)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium G4400TE stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 11% cheaper ($250 vs $281) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core m3-6Y30	Pentium G4400TE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+13%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($250)

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 m3-6Y30 Benchmark Check

Pentium G4400TE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core m3-6Y30 and Pentium G4400TE

Core m3-6Y30

The Core m3-6Y30 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,180 points. Launch price was $281.

Pentium G4400TE

The Pentium G4400TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,190 points. Launch price was $64.

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Processing Power

The Core m3-6Y30 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G4400TE's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Core m3-6Y30 versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium G4400TE — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G4400TE. The Core m3-6Y30 uses the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium G4400TE uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core m3-6Y30 scores 2,180 against the Pentium G4400TE's 2,190 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G4400TE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core m3-6Y30 vs 3 MB on the Pentium G4400TE.

Feature	Core m3-6Y30	Pentium G4400TE
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz+9%
Base Clock	0.9 GHz	—
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake-Y (2015)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	2,180	2,190

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Memory & Platform

The Core m3-6Y30 uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4400TE uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core m3-6Y30	Pentium G4400TE
Socket	FCBGA1515	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core m3-6Y30) / VT-x (Pentium G4400TE). The Pentium G4400TE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Core m3-6Y30 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4400TE targets Desktop.

Feature	Core m3-6Y30	Pentium G4400TE
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 510
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core m3-6Y30 launched at $281 MSRP, while the Pentium G4400TE debuted at $300. At current prices ($281 vs $250), the Pentium G4400TE is $31 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core m3-6Y30 delivers 7.8 pts/$ vs 8.8 pts/$ for the Pentium G4400TE — making the Pentium G4400TE the 12.1% better value option.