Pentium G4400TE vs Celeron J3455E
Pentium G4400TE
Celeron J3455E
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. The Pentium G4400TE is positioned at rank #1044 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4400TE
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4400TE | Celeron J3455E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4400TE | Celeron J3455E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ 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 G4400TE and Celeron J3455E
Pentium G4400TE
The Pentium G4400TE 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. Max frequency: 2.4 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: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,190 points. Launch price was $64.
Celeron J3455E
The Celeron J3455E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 2,193 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4400TE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron J3455E offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron J3455E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium G4400TE versus 2.3 GHz on the Celeron J3455E — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Pentium G4400TE. The Pentium G4400TE is built on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G4400TE scores 2,190 against the Celeron J3455E's 2,193 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron J3455E. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G4400TE vs 2 MB on the Celeron J3455E.
| Feature | Pentium G4400TE | Celeron J3455E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+4% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | — |
| PassMark | 2,190 | 2,193 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 850 |
Memory & Platform
Both support up to DDR4-2133 memory speed. The Pentium G4400TE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium G4400TE) vs 6 (Celeron J3455E) — the Pentium G4400TE offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium G4400TE | Celeron J3455E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+700% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+167% | 6 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 510 (Pentium G4400TE) and HD Graphics 500 (Celeron J3455E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4400TE targets Desktop, Celeron J3455E targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron J3455E rivals Pentium J4205.
| Feature | Pentium G4400TE | Celeron J3455E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 510 | HD Graphics 500 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Desktop | Low Power |
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