CPU
GPU
Pentium G4400
Core 2 Duo T7700
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 Core 2 Duo T7700 is on rank 484, so the Core 2 Duo T7700 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 Core 2 Duo T7700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4400 | Core 2 Duo T7700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4400 | Core 2 Duo T7700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core 2 Duo T7700
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.
Core 2 Duo T7700
The Core 2 Duo T7700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,554 points. Launch price was $307.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G4400 and Core 2 Duo T7700 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G4400 versus 2.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7700 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Pentium G4400 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Pentium G4400 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T7700 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4400 scores 2,562 against the Core 2 Duo T7700's 2,554 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium G4400. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G4400 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7700.
| Feature | Pentium G4400 | Core 2 Duo T7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+38% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+38% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4 MB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,562 | 2,554 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 254 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4400 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo T7700 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4400 | Core 2 Duo T7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G4400) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo T7700). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7700 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7700 rivals Athlon 64 X2 5000+.
| Feature | Pentium G4400 | Core 2 Duo T7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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