Pentium G4400T vs Celeron G3950
Pentium G4400T
Celeron G3950
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 Celeron G3950 is on rank 457, so the Celeron G3950 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 Celeron G3950
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4400T | Celeron G3950 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4400T | Celeron G3950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+151%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
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 Celeron G3950
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.
Celeron G3950
The Celeron G3950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 2133, DDR3L 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,336 points. Launch price was $52.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G4400T and Celeron G3950 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G4400T versus 3 GHz on the Celeron G3950 — a 3.4% clock advantage for the Celeron G3950 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Pentium G4400T uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron G3950 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4400T scores 2,323 against the Celeron G3950's 2,336 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron G3950. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G4400T vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G3950.
| Feature | Pentium G4400T | Celeron G3950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,323 | 2,336 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 750 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,100 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Pentium G4400T | Celeron G3950 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G4400T) / VT-x (Celeron G3950). The Celeron G3950 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 610), while the Pentium G4400T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3950 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G3950 rivals Pentium G4560.
| Feature | Pentium G4400T | Celeron G3950 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G4400T launched at $64 MSRP, while the Celeron G3950 debuted at $52. At current prices ($75 vs $30), the Celeron G3950 is $45 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G4400T delivers 31.0 pts/$ vs 77.9 pts/$ for the Celeron G3950 — making the Celeron G3950 the 86.2% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G4400T | Celeron G3950 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64 | $52-19% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | $30-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.0 | 77.9+151% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2017 |
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