Pentium G4400T vs Core 2 Duo T8100

CPU

GPU

Pentium G4400T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2015

Core 2 Duo T8100

2 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G4400T

2 / 2

2,323

+0.1%

2,320

0.0%

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 Core 2 Duo T8100 is on rank 38, so the Core 2 Duo T8100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4400T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

8587%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

8114%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

5891%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1775%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1406%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1230%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

704%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

695%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

633%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

633%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

626%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

609%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

600%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

598%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

593%

#376

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

98%

#377

Core i3-9100HL

MSRP: $225|Avg: $100

95%

#378

Core i9-12900TE

MSRP: $494|Avg: $664

95%

#536

Pentium G4400T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $75

100%

#539

Athlon X4 850

MSRP: $77|Avg: $20

99%

#541

FX-6350

MSRP: $132|Avg: $55

97%

#542

Celeron G470

MSRP: $35|Avg: $10

96%

#543

Pentium G3220

MSRP: $54|Avg: $15

96%

#545

Athlon 5370

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

95%

#548

Core i3-6100

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

94%

#549

Core i3-6300T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $15

94%

#550

Core i3-6098P

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

94%

#551

Core i7-7800X

MSRP: $383|Avg: $254

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T8100

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

92%

#26

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

190%

#27

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

187%

#28

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

172%

#29

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

171%

#30

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

169%

#32

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

163%

#33

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

157%

#34

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

156%

#35

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

152%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

100%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

99%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

97%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium G4400T (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium G4400T	Core 2 Duo T8100
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($75)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T8100 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium G4400T	Core 2 Duo T8100
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+649%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($75)	✅ More affordable ($10)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Pentium G4400T Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo T8100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G4400T and Core 2 Duo T8100

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.

Core 2 Duo T8100

The Core 2 Duo T8100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,320 points. Launch price was $209.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium G4400T and Core 2 Duo T8100 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G4400T versus 2.1 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T8100 — a 32% clock advantage for the Pentium G4400T (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Pentium G4400T uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T8100 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4400T scores 2,323 against the Core 2 Duo T8100's 2,320 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium G4400T. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G4400T vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T8100.

Feature	Pentium G4400T	Core 2 Duo T8100
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+38%	2.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+38%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	3 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	512 kB	3 MB+500%
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	2,323	2,320
Geekbench 6 Single	—	380
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	700

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G4400T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo T8100 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G4400T	Core 2 Duo T8100
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	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G4400T) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo T8100). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T8100 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T8100 rivals Core 2 Duo T7250.

Feature	Pentium G4400T	Core 2 Duo T8100
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Legacy Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G4400T launched at $64 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo T8100 debuted at $209. At current prices ($75 vs $10), the Core 2 Duo T8100 is $65 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G4400T delivers 31.0 pts/$ vs 232.0 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo T8100 — making the Core 2 Duo T8100 the 152.9% better value option.