Pentium G4400T vs Athlon II X4 641
Pentium G4400T
Athlon II X4 641
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 G4400T is positioned at rank 536 and the Athlon II X4 641 is on rank 733, so the Pentium G4400T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4400T
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 641
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4400T | Athlon II X4 641 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($75) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4400T | Athlon II X4 641 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+37%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($75) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G4400T and Athlon II X4 641
Pentium G4400T
The Pentium G4400T 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,323 points. Launch price was $64.
Athlon II X4 641
The Athlon II X4 641 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,313 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4400T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X4 641 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X4 641 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G4400T versus 2.8 GHz on the Athlon II X4 641 — a 3.5% clock advantage for the Pentium G4400T (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Pentium G4400T uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon II X4 641 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4400T scores 2,323 against the Athlon II X4 641's 2,313 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G4400T. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G4400T vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 641.
| Feature | Pentium G4400T | Athlon II X4 641 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+4% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+4% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 2,323 | 2,313 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4400T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X4 641 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4400T | Athlon II X4 641 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G4400T launched at $64 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 641 debuted at $102. At current prices ($75 vs $102), the Pentium G4400T is $27 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G4400T delivers 31.0 pts/$ vs 22.7 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 641 — making the Pentium G4400T the 30.9% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G4400T | Athlon II X4 641 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64-37% | $102 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-26% | $102 |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.0+37% | 22.7 |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2012 |
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