FX-7600P vs Pentium G4400
FX-7600P
Pentium G4400
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 FX-7600P is positioned at rank 939 and the Pentium G4400 is on rank 499, so the Pentium G4400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-7600P
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-7600P | Pentium G4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($45) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-7600P | Pentium G4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+89%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($45) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
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 FX-7600P and Pentium G4400
FX-7600P
The FX-7600P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,557 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium G4400
The Pentium G4400 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. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,562 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
The FX-7600P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4400 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the FX-7600P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the FX-7600P versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G4400 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the FX-7600P (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The FX-7600P uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium G4400 uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-7600P scores 2,557 against the Pentium G4400's 2,562 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G4400.
| Feature | FX-7600P | Pentium G4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.3 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,557 | 2,562 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-7600P uses the FP3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4400 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-7600P | Pentium G4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP3 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The FX-7600P launched at $150 MSRP, while the Pentium G4400 debuted at $64. At current prices ($45 vs $85), the FX-7600P is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-7600P delivers 56.8 pts/$ vs 30.1 pts/$ for the Pentium G4400 — making the FX-7600P the 61.4% better value option.
| Feature | FX-7600P | Pentium G4400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $64-57% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45-47% | $85 |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.8+89% | 30.1 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2015 |
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