CPU
GPU
Pentium G4400TE
PRO A8-9600B
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 PRO A8-9600B is on rank 508, so the PRO A8-9600B 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 PRO A8-9600B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4400TE | PRO A8-9600B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4400TE | PRO A8-9600B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO A8-9600B
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.
PRO A8-9600B
The PRO A8-9600B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,195 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4400TE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the PRO A8-9600B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A8-9600B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium G4400TE versus 3.3 GHz on the PRO A8-9600B — a 31.6% clock advantage for the PRO A8-9600B. The Pentium G4400TE uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the PRO A8-9600B uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4400TE scores 2,190 against the PRO A8-9600B's 2,195 — a 0.2% lead for the PRO A8-9600B.
| Feature | Pentium G4400TE | PRO A8-9600B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.3 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2048 kB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,190 | 2,195 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4400TE uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the PRO A8-9600B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4400TE | PRO A8-9600B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FP4 |
| 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 (PRO A8-9600B). The Pentium G4400TE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the PRO A8-9600B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4400TE targets Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium G4400TE | PRO A8-9600B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 510 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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