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Pentium G4400
Core i3-7020U
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 i3-7020U is on rank 70, so the Core i3-7020U 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 i3-7020U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4400 | Core i3-7020U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4400 | Core i3-7020U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i3-7020U
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 i3-7020U
The Core i3-7020U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,567 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-7020U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G4400 versus 2.3 GHz on the Core i3-7020U — a 35.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G4400 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Pentium G4400 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-7020U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4400 scores 2,562 against the Core i3-7020U's 2,567 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i3-7020U. Both processors carry 3 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium G4400 | Core i3-7020U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+43% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+43% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,562 | 2,567 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4400 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-7020U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4400 | Core i3-7020U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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