Pentium T4400 vs Celeron N2830

CPU

GPU

Pentium T4400

35 WW2009

Celeron N2830

2 Cores2 Thrd7 WWMax: 2.41 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium T4400

1,175

0.0%

1,185

+0.9%

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 N2830 is on rank 82, so the Celeron N2830 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 N2830

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

92%

#70

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

248%

#71

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

244%

#72

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

224%

#73

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

223%

#74

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

221%

#76

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

213%

#77

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

205%

#78

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

204%

#79

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

199%

#82

Celeron N2830

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#88

Core 2 Duo T7500

MSRP: $316|Avg: $5

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron N2830 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium T4400 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium T4400	Celeron N2830
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 (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium T4400	Celeron N2830
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 N2830 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium T4400 and Celeron N2830

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 N2830

The Celeron N2830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.16 GHz, with boost up to 2.41 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N2830 is built on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T4400 scores 1,175 against the Celeron N2830's 1,185 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron N2830. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T4400 vs 0 kB on the Celeron N2830.

Feature	Pentium T4400	Celeron N2830
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	2.41 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+2%	2.16 GHz
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	512K (per core)
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	—	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,175	1,185
Geekbench 6 Single	249	—

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium T4400 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N2830 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Pentium T4400 versus 1333 on the Celeron N2830 — the Celeron N2830 supports 199.1% 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. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium T4400) vs 4 (Celeron N2830) — the Celeron N2830 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Pentium T4400) and FCBGA1170 (Celeron N2830).

Feature	Pentium T4400	Celeron N2830
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	1333+44333%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB+104857500%	8
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	4

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium T4400) vs true (Celeron N2830). The Celeron N2830 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Pentium T4400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium T4400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium T4400 rivals AMD A4-3300M; Celeron N2830 rivals AMD A6-6310.