CPU
GPU
Phenom X3 8400
Pentium 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 Phenom X3 8400 is positioned at rank 509 and the Pentium T4400 is on rank 1054, so the Phenom X3 8400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X3 8400
Performance Per Dollar Pentium T4400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X3 8400 | Pentium T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Toliman (2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X3 8400 | Pentium T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Phenom X3 8400 and Pentium T4400
Phenom X3 8400
The Phenom X3 8400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Toliman (2008) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,164 points. Launch price was $149.
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.
Processing Power
The Phenom X3 8400 is built on the Toliman (2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Phenom X3 8400 scores 1,164 against the Pentium T4400's 1,175 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium T4400. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X3 8400 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T4400.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8400 | Pentium T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total)+100% | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Toliman (2008) | — |
| PassMark | 1,164 | 1,175 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 249 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X3 8400 uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium T4400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8400 | Pentium T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom X3 8400) / None (Pentium T4400). Primary use case: Pentium T4400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium T4400 rivals AMD A4-3300M.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8400 | Pentium T4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | None |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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