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Pentium G3450
Pentium G4400TE
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 G3450 is positioned at rank 649 and the Pentium G4400TE is on rank 1044, so the Pentium G3450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3450
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4400TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3450 | Pentium G4400TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3450 | Pentium G4400TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+896%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
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 G3450 and Pentium G4400TE
Pentium G3450
The Pentium G3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 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: 2,182 points. Launch price was $175.
Pentium G4400TE
The Pentium G4400TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,190 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G3450 and Pentium G4400TE share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G3450 versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium G4400TE — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Pentium G3450. The Pentium G3450 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium G4400TE uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3450 scores 2,182 against the Pentium G4400TE's 2,190 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G4400TE. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3450 vs 3 MB on the Pentium G4400TE.
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Pentium G4400TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+38% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,182 | 2,190 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3450 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4400TE uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Pentium G4400TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3450) / VT-x (Pentium G4400TE). The Pentium G4400TE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Pentium G3450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4400TE targets Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Pentium G4400TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 510 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3450 launched at $82 MSRP, while the Pentium G4400TE debuted at $300. At current prices ($25 vs $250), the Pentium G3450 is $225 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3450 delivers 87.3 pts/$ vs 8.8 pts/$ for the Pentium G4400TE — making the Pentium G3450 the 163.5% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Pentium G4400TE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $82-73% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-90% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.3+892% | 8.8 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2015 |
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