CPU
GPU
Pentium G4400
Celeron G4930
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. The Pentium G4400 is positioned at rank #499 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4400
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4930
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4400 | Celeron G4930 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($57) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4400 | Celeron G4930 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+48%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($57) |
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 Celeron G4930
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.
Celeron G4930
The Celeron G4930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,551 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G4400 and Celeron G4930 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G4400 versus 3.2 GHz on the Celeron G4930 — a 3.1% clock advantage for the Pentium G4400 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Pentium G4400 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron G4930 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4400 scores 2,562 against the Celeron G4930's 2,551 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G4400. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G4400 vs 2 MB on the Celeron G4930.
| Feature | Pentium G4400 | Celeron G4930 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+3% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+3% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,562 | 2,551 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 672 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,229 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Pentium G4400 | Celeron G4930 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G4400) / VT-x (Celeron G4930). The Celeron G4930 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Pentium G4400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4930 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G4930 rivals Pentium G5420.
| Feature | Pentium G4400 | Celeron G4930 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G4400 launched at $64 MSRP, while the Celeron G4930 debuted at $42. At current prices ($85 vs $57), the Celeron G4930 is $28 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G4400 delivers 30.1 pts/$ vs 44.8 pts/$ for the Celeron G4930 — making the Celeron G4930 the 39% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G4400 | Celeron G4930 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64 | $42-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $85 | $57-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.1 | 44.8+49% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2019 |
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