Pentium T4400 vs Core i3-370M

CPU

GPU

Pentium T4400

35 WW2009

Core i3-370M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium T4400

1,175

+0.4%

1,170

0.0%

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 Core i3-370M is on rank 570, so the Core i3-370M 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 Core i3-370M

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

99%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

98%

#558

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

752%

#559

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

741%

#560

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

681%

#561

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

677%

#562

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

671%

#564

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

648%

#565

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

622%

#566

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

621%

#567

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

604%

#570

Core i3-370M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-370M leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium T4400 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium T4400	Core i3-370M
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 (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium T4400	Core i3-370M
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

Core i3-370M Benchmark Check

Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium T4400 and Core i3-370M

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.

Core i3-370M

The Core i3-370M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,170 points. Launch price was $245.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-370M is built on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T4400 scores 1,175 against the Core i3-370M's 1,170 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium T4400. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 249 vs 315, a 23.4% lead for the Core i3-370M that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T4400 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-370M.

Feature	Pentium T4400	Core i3-370M
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	2.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	3 MB (total)+200%
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	—	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,175	1,170
Geekbench 6 Single	249	315+27%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	700

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium T4400 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-370M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium T4400) vs 16 (Core i3-370M) — the Core i3-370M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Pentium T4400) and HM55 (Core i3-370M).

Feature	Pentium T4400	Core i3-370M
Socket	PGA478	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium T4400) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-370M). The Core i3-370M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Pentium T4400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium T4400 targets Budget, Core i3-370M targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Pentium T4400 rivals AMD A4-3300M; Core i3-370M rivals AMD Athlon II P320.