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Pentium U5400
Pentium Dual Core T4400
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 U5400 is positioned at rank 1219 and the Pentium Dual Core T4400 is on rank 1034, so the Pentium Dual Core 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 U5400
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium U5400 | Pentium Dual Core T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($214) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium U5400 | Pentium Dual Core T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+4173%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($214) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium U5400 and Pentium Dual Core T4400
Pentium U5400
The Pentium U5400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,286 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium Dual Core T4400
The Pentium Dual Core T4400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,284 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium U5400 and Pentium Dual Core T4400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Pentium U5400 versus 2.2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4400 — a 58.8% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual Core T4400 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Pentium U5400 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T4400 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium U5400 scores 1,286 against the Pentium Dual Core T4400's 1,284 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium U5400. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium U5400 vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual Core T4400.
| Feature | Pentium U5400 | Pentium Dual Core T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz+83% |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz+83% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,286 | 1,284 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 170 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium U5400 uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T4400 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium U5400 | Pentium Dual Core T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1288 | P |
| 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 | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Pentium U5400) / not specified (Pentium Dual Core T4400). The Pentium U5400 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Pentium Dual Core T4400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium U5400 targets Legacy Budget Laptop.
| Feature | Pentium U5400 | Pentium Dual Core T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Budget Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium U5400 launched at $289 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual Core T4400 debuted at $107. At current prices ($214 vs $5), the Pentium Dual Core T4400 is $209 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium U5400 delivers 6.0 pts/$ vs 256.8 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual Core T4400 — making the Pentium Dual Core T4400 the 190.9% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium U5400 | Pentium Dual Core T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $289 | $107-63% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $214 | $5-98% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.0 | 256.8+4180% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2009 |
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