CPU
GPU
Pentium G4400
FX-7600P
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 FX-7600P is on rank 939, so the Pentium G4400 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 FX-7600P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4400 | FX-7600P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($45) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4400 | FX-7600P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+89%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($45) |
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 FX-7600P
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.
FX-7600P
The FX-7600P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,557 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the FX-7600P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-7600P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G4400 versus 3.6 GHz on the FX-7600P — a 8.7% clock advantage for the FX-7600P (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Pentium G4400 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the FX-7600P uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4400 scores 2,562 against the FX-7600P's 2,557 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G4400.
| Feature | Pentium G4400 | FX-7600P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+22% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4096 kB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,562 | 2,557 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4400 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-7600P uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4400 | FX-7600P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G4400 launched at $64 MSRP, while the FX-7600P debuted at $150. At current prices ($85 vs $45), the FX-7600P is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G4400 delivers 30.1 pts/$ vs 56.8 pts/$ for the FX-7600P — making the FX-7600P the 61.4% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G4400 | FX-7600P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64-57% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $85 | $45-47% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.1 | 56.8+89% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2014 |
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