CPU
GPU
Pro A8-8600B
Pentium G4400TE
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 Pro A8-8600B is positioned at rank 986 and the Pentium G4400TE is on rank 1044, so the Pro A8-8600B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pro A8-8600B
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4400TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pro A8-8600B | Pentium G4400TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pro A8-8600B | Pentium G4400TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+906%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
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 Pro A8-8600B and Pentium G4400TE
Pro A8-8600B
The Pro A8-8600B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,203 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium G4400TE
The Pentium G4400TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,190 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
The Pro A8-8600B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4400TE offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pro A8-8600B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pro A8-8600B versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium G4400TE — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Pro A8-8600B. The Pro A8-8600B uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium G4400TE uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pro A8-8600B scores 2,203 against the Pentium G4400TE's 2,190 — a 0.6% lead for the Pro A8-8600B.
| Feature | Pro A8-8600B | Pentium G4400TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+25% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,203 | 2,190 |
Memory & Platform
The Pro A8-8600B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4400TE uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pro A8-8600B | Pentium G4400TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pro A8-8600B) / VT-x (Pentium G4400TE). The Pentium G4400TE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Pro A8-8600B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4400TE targets Desktop.
| Feature | Pro A8-8600B | Pentium G4400TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 510 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pro A8-8600B launched at $150 MSRP, while the Pentium G4400TE debuted at $300. At current prices ($25 vs $250), the Pro A8-8600B is $225 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pro A8-8600B delivers 88.1 pts/$ vs 8.8 pts/$ for the Pentium G4400TE — making the Pro A8-8600B the 163.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pro A8-8600B | Pentium G4400TE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-50% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-90% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 88.1+901% | 8.8 |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2015 |
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