CPU
GPU
Pentium T4400
Pentium Extreme Edition 965
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 Pentium Extreme Edition 965 is on rank 1119, 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 Pentium Extreme Edition 965
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium T4400 | Pentium Extreme Edition 965 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Presler (2005−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium T4400 | Pentium Extreme Edition 965 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1917%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
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 Pentium Extreme Edition 965
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.
Pentium Extreme Edition 965
The Pentium Extreme Edition 965 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 March 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Presler (2005−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.733 GHz, with boost up to 0.73 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,165 points. Launch price was $999.
Processing Power
The Pentium Extreme Edition 965 is built on the Presler (2005−2007) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T4400 scores 1,175 against the Pentium Extreme Edition 965's 1,165 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium T4400.
| Feature | Pentium T4400 | Pentium Extreme Edition 965 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 0.73 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.733 GHz+70% |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Presler (2005−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,175 | 1,165 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 249 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium T4400 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Extreme Edition 965 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium T4400 | Pentium Extreme Edition 965 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: None (Pentium T4400) / not specified (Pentium Extreme Edition 965). Primary use case: Pentium T4400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium T4400 rivals AMD A4-3300M.
| Feature | Pentium T4400 | Pentium Extreme Edition 965 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | None | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium T4400 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Pentium Extreme Edition 965 debuted at $999. At current prices ($5 vs $100), the Pentium T4400 is $95 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium T4400 delivers 235.0 pts/$ vs 11.7 pts/$ for the Pentium Extreme Edition 965 — making the Pentium T4400 the 181.1% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium T4400 | Pentium Extreme Edition 965 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107-89% | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-95% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 235.0+1909% | 11.7 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2006 |
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