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Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

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MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4400TE

#964

Core 2 Duo E7300

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

133%

#965

Pentium Extreme Edition 965

MSRP: $999|Avg: $100

133%

#966

Phenom II X4 810

MSRP: $175|Avg: N/A

133%

#967

Athlon 64 X2 4200+

MSRP: $581|Avg: $110

130%

#968

Pentium III 1400

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

130%

#969

Celeron E1400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $63

130%

#970

Athlon X2 BE-2300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

129%

#971

Athlon XP 3200+

MSRP: $464|Avg: $40

127%

#972

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

126%

#973

A8-3820

MSRP: $280|Avg: $200

124%

#974

Athlon XP 2800+

MSRP: $375|Avg: $35

124%

#975

Pentium III 1266S

MSRP: $369|Avg: $20

120%

#976

Athlon XP 2200+

MSRP: $241|Avg: $30

107%

#977

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

103%

#978

Athlon XP 2100+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $30

101%

#979

Pentium G4400TE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

100%

#980

Celeron 2.70

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

95%

#981

Phenom X3 8450

MSRP: $145|Avg: $147

95%

#982

Athlon II X4 638

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

92%

#983

Ryzen Embedded R2314

MSRP: $300|Avg: $762

88%

#984

Core 2 Duo E7200

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

86%

#985

Athlon XP 1800+

MSRP: $252|Avg: $30

86%

#986

Celeron E1200

MSRP: $53|Avg: $98

78%

#987

Athlon XP 2000+

MSRP: $339|Avg: $40

72%

#988

Pentium III 1133

MSRP: $990|Avg: $30

68%

#989

Celeron 2.10

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

66%

#990

Pentium 4 1.80

MSRP: $562|Avg: $40

64%

#991

Athlon 64 FX-57

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $200

41%

#992

Phenom X4 9450e

MSRP: $450|Avg: $430

39%

#993

Core 2 Extreme QX9770

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

38%

#994

Athlon 64 3300+

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

30%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium G4400TE across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium G4400TE specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G4400TE is a 2-core / 2-thread processor based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.4 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 3 MB of L3 cache, plus 512 kB of L2 cache and 128 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 2,190, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium G4400TE
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.4 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Skylake (2015−2016)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	3 MB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	512 kB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	128 kB
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	98.57 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities	1750 Million
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	4 × 8 GT/s
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	2,190

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G4400TE fits into the LGA1151 socket and supports PCIe 3.0 with 16 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage. It supports DDR3L-1600 memory at speeds up to DDR4-2133 (faster RAM improves bandwidth-sensitive workloads), with a maximum capacity of 64 GB across 2 channels (dual-channel doubles bandwidth). It supports ECC memory, providing error-correcting capabilities — essential for mission-critical workloads and servers. Integrated graphics: HD Graphics 510 — allows display output without a dedicated GPU, useful for troubleshooting and light tasks.

Specification	Pentium G4400TE
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	Intel Pentium
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA1151
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
PCIe LanesTotal available lanes for GPUs, NVMe drives, and expansion	16
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM SpeedMaximum officially supported memory frequency	DDR4-2133
Max RAM CapacityMaximum installable memory	64 GB
RAM ChannelsDual-channel doubles bandwidth vs single-channel	2
ECC SupportError-Correcting Code memory — prevents data corruption	Yes
Integrated GPUBuilt-in graphics processor	HD Graphics 510
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1 (Uniprocessor)

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Advanced Features

The Pentium G4400TE is primarily designed for Desktop. Virtualization: VT-x — enables running virtual machines efficiently (important for development and server workloads).

Specification	Pentium G4400TE
Primary Use CaseIntended workload category	Desktop
OverclockingWhether CPU clock can be manually increased	🔒 Locked
AVX-512Advanced vector instructions for AI/ML workloads	❌ Not Supported
VirtualizationHardware-assisted virtualization technology	VT-x

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium G4400TE has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 35 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium G4400TE
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	35 Watt

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $250 (MSRP: $300), the Pentium G4400TE delivers 9 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #2511 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium G4400TE
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$300
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$250
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$64
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2511
Release DateLaunch date	1 September 2015 (10 years ago)
Release Year	2015
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

Type	Laptop
Series	Intel Pentium
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$64
Release Date	1 September 2015 (10 years ago)
Architecture Codename	Skylake (2015−2016)
Performance Ranking Position	2511

Technical Specifications

14 specs

Cores	2
Threads	2
Bus Type	DMI 3.0
Die Size	98.57 mm2
L1 Cache	128 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB
L3 Cache	3 MB
Bus Speed	4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier	24
Max Frequency	2.4 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Transistor Count	1750 Million
Process Technology	14 nm
Windows 11 Compatible	-