Pentium T3400 vs Pentium D 940

Pentium T3400

35 WW2008

Pentium D 940

2 Cores2 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium T3400

845

0.0%

875

+3.6%

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 T3400 is positioned at rank 1194 and the Pentium D 940 is on rank 1055, so the Pentium D 940 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 T3400

#1182

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5211%

#1183

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5135%

#1184

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4714%

#1185

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4693%

#1186

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4650%

#1188

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4490%

#1189

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4306%

#1190

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4298%

#1191

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4183%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

100%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

99%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

95%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

93%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

91%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

91%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

90%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

90%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

88%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

87%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium D 940

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

47016%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

44425%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

32256%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

9717%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

7697%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

6734%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3857%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3806%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3466%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3465%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3427%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3334%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3288%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3274%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3245%

#1055

Pentium D 940

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

100%

#1056

Phenom X4 9600B

MSRP: $278|Avg: $20

100%

#1057

Phenom II X3 B77

MSRP: $281|Avg: $35

99%

#1058

Core 2 Duo E6300

MSRP: $163|Avg: $5

98%

#1059

Core 2 Duo E6400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $10

97%

#1060

Core 2 Duo E8300

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

96%

#1061

Phenom X4 9500

MSRP: $247|Avg: $30

95%

#1062

Celeron D 352

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

91%

#1063

Core i7-970

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $289

91%

#1064

Core i7-880

MSRP: $583|Avg: $40

89%

#1065

Pentium D 820

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

88%

#1066

Celeron 2.10

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

88%

#1067

Core i7-950

MSRP: $562|Avg: $15

87%

#1068

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

86%

#1069

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

85%

#1070

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium D 940 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium T3400 in both compute-intensive tasks (3.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium T3400	Pentium D 940
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($90)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium D 940 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 83% cheaper ($15 vs $90) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium T3400	Pentium D 940
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+521%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($90)	✅ More affordable ($15)

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 T3400 Benchmark Check

Pentium D 940 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium T3400 and Pentium D 940

Pentium T3400

The Pentium T3400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.16 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 845 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium D 940

The Pentium D 940 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 January 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 875 points. Launch price was $423.

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Processing Power

The Pentium D 940 is built on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T3400 scores 845 against the Pentium D 940's 875 — a 3.5% lead for the Pentium D 940. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T3400 vs 0 kB on the Pentium D 940.

Feature	Pentium T3400	Pentium D 940
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.16 GHz	3.2 GHz+48%
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	2 MB (total)
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	—	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	845	875+4%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium T3400 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium D 940 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium T3400	Pentium D 940
Socket	PGA478	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1

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Value Analysis

The Pentium T3400 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Pentium D 940 debuted at $132. At current prices ($90 vs $15), the Pentium D 940 is $75 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium T3400 delivers 9.4 pts/$ vs 58.3 pts/$ for the Pentium D 940 — making the Pentium D 940 the 144.5% better value option.