Pentium A1020 vs Pentium T4400

Pentium A1020

4 Cores4 Thrd10 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2016

Pentium T4400

35 WW2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium A1020

4 / 4

1,167

0.0%

1,175

+0.7%

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 Pentium A1020 is positioned at rank 1009 and the Pentium T4400 is on rank 1054, so the Pentium A1020 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 Pentium A1020

#997

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2162%

#998

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2130%

#999

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1956%

#1000

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1947%

#1001

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1929%

#1003

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1863%

#1004

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1786%

#1005

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1783%

#1006

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1735%

#1009

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#1010

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

100%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

100%

#1012

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

99%

#1013

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

98%

#1014

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

97%

#1015

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

#1016

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

97%

#1017

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

96%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

96%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

95%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

94%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

94%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium T4400

#1042

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2672%

#1043

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2633%

#1044

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2417%

#1045

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2406%

#1046

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2384%

#1048

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2302%

#1049

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2208%

#1050

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2204%

#1051

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2145%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

100%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

99%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

98%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

98%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

97%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

96%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

96%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

95%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium A1020 (2016) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3L-1333, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium A1020	Pentium T4400
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)	✅ More affordable ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium T4400 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium A1020	Pentium T4400
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1632%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)	✅ More affordable ($5)

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.

Pentium A1020 Benchmark Check

Pentium T4400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium A1020 and Pentium T4400

Pentium A1020

The Pentium A1020 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,167 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.

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Processing Power

In PassMark, the Pentium A1020 scores 1,167 against the Pentium T4400's 1,175 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium T4400. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium A1020 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T4400.

Feature	Pentium A1020	Pentium T4400
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	—
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.41 GHz+10%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache+100%	1 MB L2 Cache
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
PassMark	1,167	1,175
Geekbench 6 Single	—	249

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium A1020 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium T4400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium A1020	Pentium T4400
Socket	FCBGA1170	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium A1020) / None (Pentium T4400). Primary use case: Pentium T4400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium T4400 rivals AMD A4-3300M.

Feature	Pentium A1020	Pentium T4400
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	None
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Pentium A1020 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Pentium T4400 debuted at $107. At current prices ($86 vs $5), the Pentium T4400 is $81 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium A1020 delivers 13.6 pts/$ vs 235.0 pts/$ for the Pentium T4400 — making the Pentium T4400 the 178.2% better value option.