Pentium G4400T vs Core m5-6Y57
Pentium G4400T
Core m5-6Y57
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 m5-6Y57 is on rank 1123, 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 m5-6Y57
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4400T | Core m5-6Y57 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($75) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4400T | Core m5-6Y57 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+272%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($75) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
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 m5-6Y57
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 m5-6Y57
The Core m5-6Y57 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,342 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4400T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core m5-6Y57's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G4400T versus 2.8 GHz on the Core m5-6Y57 — a 3.5% clock advantage for the Pentium G4400T (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Pentium G4400T uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core m5-6Y57 uses Skylake-Y (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4400T scores 2,323 against the Core m5-6Y57's 2,342 — a 0.8% lead for the Core m5-6Y57. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G4400T vs 4 MB (total) on the Core m5-6Y57.
| Feature | Pentium G4400T | Core m5-6Y57 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+4% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+164% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Skylake-Y (2015) |
| PassMark | 2,323 | 2,342 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4400T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core m5-6Y57 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4400T | Core m5-6Y57 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G4400T launched at $64 MSRP, while the Core m5-6Y57 debuted at $281. At current prices ($75 vs $281), the Pentium G4400T is $206 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G4400T delivers 31.0 pts/$ vs 8.3 pts/$ for the Core m5-6Y57 — making the Pentium G4400T the 115.2% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G4400T | Core m5-6Y57 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64-77% | $281 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-73% | $281 |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.0+273% | 8.3 |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2015 |
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