CPU
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Pentium G4400TE
Pentium G3440
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 G4400TE is positioned at rank 1044 and the Pentium G3440 is on rank 468, so the Pentium G3440 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4400TE
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3440
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4400TE | Pentium G3440 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4400TE | Pentium G3440 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium G3440
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.
Pentium G3440
The Pentium G3440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,202 points. Launch price was $95.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G4400TE and Pentium G3440 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium G4400TE versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G3440 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Pentium G3440. The Pentium G4400TE uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium G3440 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4400TE scores 2,190 against the Pentium G3440's 2,202 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G3440. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G4400TE vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3440.
| Feature | Pentium G4400TE | Pentium G3440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.3 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,190 | 2,202 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4400TE uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G3440 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4400TE | Pentium G3440 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Pentium G4400TE) / not specified (Pentium G3440). The Pentium G4400TE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Pentium G3440 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4400TE targets Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium G4400TE | Pentium G3440 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 510 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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