E-300 vs Pentium T4400
E-300
Pentium 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 E-300 is positioned at rank 891 and the Pentium T4400 is on rank 1054, so the E-300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E-300
Performance Per Dollar Pentium T4400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E-300 | Pentium T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E-300 | Pentium T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+300%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($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 E-300 and Pentium T4400
E-300
The E-300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 August 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,176 points. Launch price was $69.
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.
Processing Power
The E-300 is built on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the E-300 scores 1,176 against the Pentium T4400's 1,175 — a 0.1% lead for the E-300. L3 cache: 0 kB on the E-300 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T4400.
| Feature | E-300 | Pentium T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | — |
| Process | 40 nm-11% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Zacate (2011−2013) | — |
| PassMark | 1,176 | 1,175 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 249 |
Memory & Platform
The E-300 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium T4400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (E-300) vs 2 (Pentium T4400). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | E-300 | Pentium T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (E-300) vs None (Pentium T4400). The E-300 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6310), while the Pentium T4400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: E-300 targets Budget Mobile, Pentium T4400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium T4400 rivals AMD A4-3300M.
| Feature | E-300 | Pentium T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6310 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | None |
| Target Use | Budget Mobile | Budget |
Value Analysis
The E-300 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Pentium T4400 debuted at $107. At current prices ($20 vs $5), the Pentium T4400 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the E-300 delivers 58.8 pts/$ vs 235.0 pts/$ for the Pentium T4400 — making the Pentium T4400 the 119.9% better value option.
| Feature | E-300 | Pentium T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-44% | $107 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $5-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.8 | 235.0+300% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2009 |
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