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Pentium G4400T
Core i7-860S
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 Core i7-860S is on rank 1033, 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 Core i7-860S
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4400T | Core i7-860S |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($75) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($96) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4400T | Core i7-860S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+28%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($75) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($96) |
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 i7-860S
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 i7-860S
The Core i7-860S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 82 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,324 points. Launch price was $422.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4400T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i7-860S offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-860S has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G4400T versus 3.46 GHz on the Core i7-860S — a 17.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-860S (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.53 GHz). The Pentium G4400T uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-860S uses Lynnfield (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4400T scores 2,323 against the Core i7-860S's 2,324 — a 0% lead for the Core i7-860S. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G4400T vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-860S.
| Feature | Pentium G4400T | Core i7-860S |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.46 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+15% | 2.53 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 8 MB (total)+167% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Lynnfield (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 2,323 | 2,324 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 451 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,332 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4400T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-860S uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4400T | Core i7-860S |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1156 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G4400T) / Yes (Core i7-860S).
| Feature | Pentium G4400T | Core i7-860S |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G4400T launched at $64 MSRP, while the Core i7-860S debuted at $299. At current prices ($75 vs $96), the Pentium G4400T is $21 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G4400T delivers 31.0 pts/$ vs 24.2 pts/$ for the Core i7-860S — making the Pentium G4400T the 24.5% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G4400T | Core i7-860S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64-79% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-22% | $96 |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.0+28% | 24.2 |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2010 |
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