Pentium G4400TE vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Pentium G4400TE

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2015

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G4400TE

2 / 2

2,190

0.0%

34,293

+1465.9%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4400TE

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

42701%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

40348%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

29296%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

8826%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

6991%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

6116%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3503%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3457%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3148%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3147%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3112%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3028%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2986%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2974%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2947%

#1044

Pentium G4400TE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

100%

#1045

Celeron 2.60

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

99%

#1046

Core i7-990X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $225

98%

#1047

Phenom X4 9750B

MSRP: $215|Avg: $34

97%

#1048

Core 2 Duo E8200

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

96%

#1049

Core 2 Quad Q9450

MSRP: $316|Avg: $15

96%

#1050

Core 2 Duo E8600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $95

94%

#1051

Core 2 Duo E6320

MSRP: $163|Avg: $5

94%

#1052

Core i7-980X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

93%

#1053

Athlon 64 X2 3600+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

93%

#1054

Core 2 Duo E6420

MSRP: $183|Avg: $10

92%

#1055

Phenom X4 9600B

MSRP: $278|Avg: $20

91%

#1056

Pentium D 940

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

91%

#1057

Phenom II X3 B77

MSRP: $281|Avg: $35

90%

#1058

Core 2 Duo E6300

MSRP: $163|Avg: $5

89%

#1059

Core 2 Duo E6400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $10

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D (2023) utilizes 5 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium G4400TE	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($250)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G4400TE (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3L-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium G4400TE	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+919%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($250)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Pentium G4400TE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G4400TE and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

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.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G4400TE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium G4400TE versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 70.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. The Pentium G4400TE uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4400TE scores 2,190 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 176% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G4400TE vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	Pentium G4400TE	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	8 / 16+300%
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	5 GHz+108%
Base Clock	—	4.4 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	96 MB (total)+3100%
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	5 nm-64%
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	2,190	34,293+1466%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,000

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G4400TE uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Pentium G4400TE versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium G4400TE) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium G4400TE	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	LGA1151	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	DDR5-5200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	28+75%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x (Pentium G4400TE) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 510 (Pentium G4400TE) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4400TE targets Desktop, Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Pentium G4400TE	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 510	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x	AMD-V
Target Use	Desktop	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G4400TE launched at $300 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($250 vs $384), the Pentium G4400TE is $134 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G4400TE delivers 8.8 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 164.3% better value option.