Pentium G4400T vs Core i5-4260U
Pentium G4400T
Core i5-4260U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 i5-4260U is on rank 296, so the Core i5-4260U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4400T
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4260U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4400T | Core i5-4260U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4400T | Core i5-4260U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) | ✅ 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G4400T and Core i5-4260U
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 i5-4260U
The Core i5-4260U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,311 points. Launch price was $325.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4400T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4260U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G4400T versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-4260U — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Pentium G4400T (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Pentium G4400T uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4260U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4400T scores 2,323 against the Core i5-4260U's 2,311 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G4400T. Both processors carry 3 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium G4400T | Core i5-4260U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+7% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+107% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,323 | 2,311 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4400T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4260U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4400T | Core i5-4260U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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