Pentium T4400 vs Core i5-430UM

CPU

GPU

Pentium T4400

35 WW2009

Core i5-430UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.73 GHz2010

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 Core i5-430UM is on rank 934, so the Core i5-430UM 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 i5-430UM

#922

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1683%

#923

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1659%

#924

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1523%

#925

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1516%

#926

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1502%

#928

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1450%

#929

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1391%

#930

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1388%

#931

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1351%

#934

Core i5-430UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

95%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-430UM 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	Core i5-430UM
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 (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium T4400	Core i5-430UM
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 i5-430UM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium T4400 and Core i5-430UM

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 i5-430UM

The Core i5-430UM 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 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.73 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-430UM is built on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T4400 scores 1,175 against the Core i5-430UM's 1,185 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-430UM. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 249 vs 250, a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-430UM that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T4400 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-430UM.

Feature	Pentium T4400	Core i5-430UM
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	1.73 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+83%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	3 MB+200%
L2 Cache	—	512 kB
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	—	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,175	1,185
Geekbench 6 Single	249	250
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	500

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium T4400 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-430UM uses BGA1288 (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 i5-430UM) — the Core i5-430UM offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Pentium T4400) and HM55 (Core i5-430UM).

Feature	Pentium T4400	Core i5-430UM
Socket	PGA478	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	DDR3-800
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 (Core i5-430UM). The Core i5-430UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Pentium T4400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium T4400 targets Budget, Core i5-430UM targets Legacy Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Pentium T4400 rivals AMD A4-3300M; Core i5-430UM rivals Pentium SU7300.