Pentium T4400 vs Celeron 3755U

CPU

GPU

Pentium T4400

35 WW2009

Celeron 3755U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium T4400

1,175

0.0%

1,182

+0.6%

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 T4400 is positioned at rank 1054 and the Celeron 3755U is on rank 348, so the Celeron 3755U 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 T4400

#1042

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2672%

#1043

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2633%

#1044

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2417%

#1045

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2406%

#1046

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2384%

#1048

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2302%

#1049

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2208%

#1050

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2204%

#1051

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2145%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

100%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

99%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

98%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

98%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

97%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

96%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

96%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

95%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3755U

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

99%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

97%

#336

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

496%

#337

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

489%

#338

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

449%

#339

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

447%

#340

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

443%

#342

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

428%

#343

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

410%

#344

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

409%

#345

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

398%

#348

Celeron 3755U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 Celeron 3755U (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium T4400	Celeron 3755U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium T4400 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium T4400	Celeron 3755U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 T4400 Benchmark Check

Celeron 3755U Benchmark Check

Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium T4400 and Celeron 3755U

Pentium T4400

The Pentium T4400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,175 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron 3755U

The Celeron 3755U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,182 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

The Celeron 3755U is built on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T4400 scores 1,175 against the Celeron 3755U's 1,182 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron 3755U. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T4400 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 3755U.

Feature	Pentium T4400	Celeron 3755U
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	1.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+29%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	—	Broadwell-U (2015)
PassMark	1,175	1,182
Geekbench 6 Single	249	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	625

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium T4400 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 3755U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. The Celeron 3755U supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium T4400) vs 12 (Celeron 3755U) — the Celeron 3755U offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Pentium T4400) and Wildcat Point-LP (Celeron 3755U).

Feature	Pentium T4400	Celeron 3755U
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium T4400) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3755U). The Celeron 3755U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Broadwell)), while the Pentium T4400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium T4400 targets Budget, Celeron 3755U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium T4400 rivals AMD A4-3300M; Celeron 3755U rivals Pentium 3825U.