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Pentium G3430
Pentium 4405U
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 G3430 is positioned at rank 829 and the Pentium 4405U is on rank 528, so the Pentium 4405U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3430
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4405U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3430 | Pentium 4405U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3430 | Pentium 4405U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 G3430 and Pentium 4405U
Pentium G3430
The Pentium G3430 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) 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 (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,127 points. Launch price was $116.
Pentium 4405U
The Pentium 4405U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,122 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3430 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium 4405U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G3430 versus 2.1 GHz on the Pentium 4405U — a 44.4% clock advantage for the Pentium G3430 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Pentium G3430 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium 4405U uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3430 scores 2,127 against the Pentium 4405U's 2,122 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G3430. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3430 vs 2 MB on the Pentium 4405U.
| Feature | Pentium G3430 | Pentium 4405U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+57% | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+57% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total)+50% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 2,127 | 2,122 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3430 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 4405U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3430 | Pentium 4405U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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