PRO A8-9600B
VS
Pentium G4400TE

PRO A8-9600B vs Pentium G4400TE

AMD

PRO A8-9600B

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2016
VS
Intel

Pentium G4400TE

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2015

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 A8-9600B is positioned at rank 508 and the Pentium G4400TE is on rank 1044, so the PRO A8-9600B 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 PRO A8-9600B

#161
Core Ultra 7 268V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
100%
#162
Core Ultra 7 256V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $350
99%
#496
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
668%
#497
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
659%
#498
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
605%
#499
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
602%
#500
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
596%
#502
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
576%
#503
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
552%
#504
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
551%
#505
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
536%
#508
PRO A8-9600B
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4400TE

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
42701%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
40348%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
29296%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
8826%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
6991%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
6116%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
3503%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
3457%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
3148%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
3147%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
3112%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
3028%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
2986%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
2974%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
2947%
#1044
Pentium G4400TE
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
100%
#1045
Celeron 2.60
MSRP: $53|Avg: $10
99%
#1046
Core i7-990X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $225
98%
#1047
Phenom X4 9750B
MSRP: $215|Avg: $34
97%
#1048
Core 2 Duo E8200
MSRP: $163|Avg: $20
96%
#1049
Core 2 Quad Q9450
MSRP: $316|Avg: $15
96%
#1050
Core 2 Duo E8600
MSRP: $200|Avg: $95
94%
#1051
Core 2 Duo E6320
MSRP: $163|Avg: $5
94%
#1052
Core i7-980X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
93%
#1053
Athlon 64 X2 3600+
MSRP: $150|Avg: $10
93%
#1054
Core 2 Duo E6420
MSRP: $183|Avg: $10
92%
#1055
Phenom X4 9600B
MSRP: $278|Avg: $20
91%
#1056
Pentium D 940
MSRP: $132|Avg: $15
91%
#1057
Phenom II X3 B77
MSRP: $281|Avg: $35
90%
#1058
Core 2 Duo E6300
MSRP: $163|Avg: $5
89%
#1059
Core 2 Duo E6400
MSRP: $183|Avg: $10
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The PRO A8-9600B delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium G4400TE in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightPRO A8-9600BPentium G4400TE
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightPRO A8-9600BPentium G4400TE
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of PRO A8-9600B and Pentium G4400TE

AMD

PRO A8-9600B

The PRO A8-9600B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,195 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

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 A8-9600B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4400TE offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the PRO A8-9600B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the PRO A8-9600B versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium G4400TE — a 31.6% clock advantage for the PRO A8-9600B. The PRO A8-9600B uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium G4400TE uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A8-9600B scores 2,195 against the Pentium G4400TE's 2,190 — a 0.2% lead for the PRO A8-9600B.

FeaturePRO A8-9600BPentium G4400TE
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
3.3 GHz+38%
2.4 GHz
Base Clock
2.4 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB
L2 Cache
2048 kB+300%
512 kB
Process
28 nm
14 nm-50%
Architecture
Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark
2,195
2,190
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Memory & Platform

The PRO A8-9600B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4400TE uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePRO A8-9600BPentium 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
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (PRO A8-9600B) / VT-x (Pentium G4400TE). The Pentium G4400TE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the PRO A8-9600B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4400TE targets Desktop.

FeaturePRO A8-9600BPentium G4400TE
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics 510
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Desktop