CPU
GPU
Pentium T4400
Celeron Dual-Core T3100
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 T4400 is positioned at rank 1054 and the Celeron Dual-Core T3100 is on rank 711, so the Celeron Dual-Core T3100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium T4400
Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T3100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium T4400 | Celeron Dual-Core T3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium T4400 | Celeron Dual-Core T3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ 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 T4400 and Celeron Dual-Core T3100
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 Dual-Core T3100
The Celeron Dual-Core T3100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,174 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron Dual-Core T3100 is built on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T4400 scores 1,175 against the Celeron Dual-Core T3100's 1,174 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium T4400.
| Feature | Pentium T4400 | Celeron Dual-Core T3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | — | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,175 | 1,174 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 249 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 2.0. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Pentium T4400) and GL40,GM45,GS45 (Celeron Dual-Core T3100).
| Feature | Pentium T4400 | Celeron Dual-Core T3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium T4400) vs No (Celeron Dual-Core T3100). Primary use case: Pentium T4400 targets Budget, Celeron Dual-Core T3100 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium T4400 rivals AMD A4-3300M; Celeron Dual-Core T3100 rivals Pentium T4200.
| Feature | Pentium T4400 | Celeron Dual-Core T3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | No |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
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