Pentium Dual Core T4300 vs Celeron E3400
Pentium Dual Core T4300
Celeron E3400
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 Pentium Dual Core T4300 is positioned at rank 1127 and the Celeron E3400 is on rank 727, so the Celeron E3400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4300
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E3400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | Celeron E3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($99) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | Celeron E3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+554%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($99) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 T4300 and Celeron E3400
Pentium Dual Core T4300
The Pentium Dual Core T4300 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. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,232 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron E3400
The Celeron E3400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,220 points. Launch price was $76.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Dual Core T4300 and Celeron E3400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4300 versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron E3400 — a 21.3% clock advantage for the Celeron E3400 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Pentium Dual Core T4300 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron E3400 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T4300 scores 1,232 against the Celeron E3400's 1,220 — a 1% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T4300. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | Celeron E3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.6 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.6 GHz+24% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,232 | 1,220 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 347 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 624 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core T4300 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron E3400 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Pentium Dual Core T4300 versus 1066 on the Celeron E3400 — the Celeron E3400 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | Celeron E3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | 1066+35433% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+104857500% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T4300) vs true (Celeron E3400). Primary use case: Pentium Dual Core T4300 targets Mobile, Celeron E3400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E3400 rivals Pentium E5200.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | Celeron E3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No VT-x | true |
| Target Use | Mobile | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual Core T4300 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Celeron E3400 debuted at $53. At current prices ($99 vs $15), the Celeron E3400 is $84 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual Core T4300 delivers 12.4 pts/$ vs 81.3 pts/$ for the Celeron E3400 — making the Celeron E3400 the 146.9% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | Celeron E3400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $53-65% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $99 | $15-85% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.4 | 81.3+556% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2010 |
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