Pentium Dual Core T3400 vs Celeron G3930T
Pentium Dual Core T3400
Celeron G3930T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3930T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T3400 | Celeron G3930T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($89) | ✅ More affordable ($39) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T3400 | Celeron G3930T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+128%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($89) | ✅ More affordable ($39) |
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 Pentium Dual Core T3400 and Celeron G3930T
Pentium Dual Core T3400
The Pentium Dual Core T3400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.16 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,026 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G3930T
The Celeron G3930T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 2133, DDR3L 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,023 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Dual Core T3400 and Celeron G3930T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.16 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T3400 versus 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G3930T — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Celeron G3930T. The Pentium Dual Core T3400 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron G3930T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T3400 scores 2,026 against the Celeron G3930T's 2,023 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T3400.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T3400 | Celeron G3930T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.16 GHz | 2.7 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,026 | 2,023 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 704 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,350 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core T3400 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron G3930T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T3400 | Celeron G3930T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Dual Core T3400) / VT-x, VT-d (Celeron G3930T). The Celeron G3930T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 610), while the Pentium Dual Core T3400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3930T targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G3930T rivals Pentium G4560T.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T3400 | Celeron G3930T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual Core T3400 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Celeron G3930T debuted at $42. At current prices ($89 vs $39), the Celeron G3930T is $50 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual Core T3400 delivers 22.8 pts/$ vs 51.9 pts/$ for the Celeron G3930T — making the Celeron G3930T the 78% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T3400 | Celeron G3930T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $42 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $89 | $39-56% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.8 | 51.9+128% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2017 |
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