CPU
GPU
Pentium T4400
Celeron M 723
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 M 723 is on rank 1153, so the Pentium T4400 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 M 723
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium T4400 | Celeron M 723 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium T4400 | Celeron M 723 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3106%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) |
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 M 723
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 M 723
The Celeron M 723 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,180 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron M 723 is built on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T4400 scores 1,175 against the Celeron M 723's 1,180 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron M 723. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 249 vs 100, a 85.4% lead for the Pentium T4400 that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Pentium T4400 | Celeron M 723 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.2 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 | 1,180 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 249+149% | 100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 100 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium T4400 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron M 723 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Pentium T4400 versus DDR2-800 on the Celeron M 723 — the Pentium T4400 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. 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 GS45 (Celeron M 723).
| Feature | Pentium T4400 | Celeron M 723 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | BGA956 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support None virtualization. Primary use case: Pentium T4400 targets Budget, Celeron M 723 targets Legacy Embedded. Direct competitor: Pentium T4400 rivals AMD A4-3300M; Celeron M 723 rivals Core Solo U2100.
| Feature | Pentium T4400 | Celeron M 723 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | None |
| Target Use | Budget | Legacy Embedded |
Value Analysis
The Pentium T4400 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Celeron M 723 debuted at $161. At current prices ($5 vs $161), the Pentium T4400 is $156 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium T4400 delivers 235.0 pts/$ vs 7.3 pts/$ for the Celeron M 723 — making the Pentium T4400 the 187.9% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium T4400 | Celeron M 723 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107-34% | $161 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-97% | $161 |
| Performance per Dollar | 235.0+3119% | 7.3 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2008 |
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