Pentium Dual Core T4400 vs Core i7-660UM
Pentium Dual Core T4400
Core i7-660UM
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 T4400 is positioned at rank 1034 and the Core i7-660UM is on rank 1225, so the Pentium Dual Core T4400 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 T4400
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-660UM
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4400 | Core i7-660UM |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($317) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4400 | Core i7-660UM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+6265%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($317) |
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 T4400 and Core i7-660UM
Pentium Dual Core T4400
The Pentium Dual Core T4400 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 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 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: 1,284 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i7-660UM
The Core i7-660UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 1,279 points. Launch price was $317.
Processing Power
The Pentium Dual Core T4400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-660UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4400 versus 2.4 GHz on the Core i7-660UM — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-660UM (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Pentium Dual Core T4400 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-660UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T4400 scores 1,284 against the Core i7-660UM's 1,279 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T4400. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium Dual Core T4400 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-660UM.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4400 | Core i7-660UM |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+65% | 1.33 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,284 | 1,279 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 600 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core T4400 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i7-660UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4400 | Core i7-660UM |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | BGA1288 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Dual Core T4400) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-660UM). The Core i7-660UM includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics), while the Pentium Dual Core T4400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-660UM targets Budget.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4400 | Core i7-660UM |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual Core T4400 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Core i7-660UM debuted at $317.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4400 | Core i7-660UM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107-66% | $317 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | — |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2010 |
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