CPU
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Pentium G4400
Atom x7211E
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 G4400 is positioned at rank 499 and the Atom x7211E is on rank 240, so the Atom x7211E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4400
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7211E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4400 | Atom x7211E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Gracemont (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4400 | Atom x7211E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G4400 and Atom x7211E
Pentium G4400
The Pentium G4400 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. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,562 points. Launch price was $64.
Atom x7211E
The Atom x7211E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Gracemont (2023) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 2,553 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G4400 and Atom x7211E share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G4400 versus 3.2 GHz on the Atom x7211E — a 3.1% clock advantage for the Pentium G4400 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Pentium G4400 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom x7211E uses Gracemont (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4400 scores 2,562 against the Atom x7211E's 2,553 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G4400. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G4400 vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7211E.
| Feature | Pentium G4400 | Atom x7211E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+3% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+230% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 6 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Gracemont (2023) |
| PassMark | 2,562 | 2,553 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4400 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7211E uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4400 | Atom x7211E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 9 |
Advanced Features
The Atom x7211E includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics (16EU)), while the Pentium G4400 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Pentium G4400 | Atom x7211E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics (16EU) |
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