Pentium T4400 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Pentium T4400 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,115 Rank: 1786

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1782	Core 2 Duo T6400	4,119	+0.1%
1783	A10-7400P	4,118	+0.1%
1784	Core 2 Duo P9300	4,117	+0%
1785	Pentium 4405Y	4,116	+0%
1786	Pentium T4400	4,115
1787	Core 2 Duo T9500	4,114	+-0%
1788	Phenom II X4 900e	4,113	+-0%
1789	Celeron B830	4,111	-0.1%
1790	Core 2 Duo P7550	4,111	-0.1%
1791	A6-3620	4,109	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium T4400 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,267 Rank: 1856

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1852	Phenom X4 9500	4,269	+0%
1853	Athlon X2 BE-2300	4,269	+0%
1854	Phenom II X4 945	4,268	+0%
1855	Core M-5Y51	4,267	+0%
1856	Pentium T4400	4,267
1857	Core 2 Duo P8800	4,266	+-0%
1858	Atom N2800	4,266	+-0%
1859	Core 2 Quad Q9650	4,266	+-0%
1860	Athlon 64 X2 5600+	4,266	+-0%
1861	A4-9120	4,265	+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium T4400 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,014 Rank: 1758

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1754	Core i3-3227U	4,018	+0.1%
1755	Celeron E3200	4,018	+0.1%
1756	Core i3-350M	4,018	+0.1%
1757	A6-3600	4,017	+0.1%
1758	Pentium T4400	4,014
1759	Core 2 Duo L9600	4,013	+-0%
1760	Core 2 Duo P7550	4,012	+-0%
1761	A6-7310	4,011	-0.1%
1762	Celeron 3755U	4,010	-0.1%
1763	A8-3530MX	4,008	-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Pentium T4400 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,477 Rank: 1680

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1676	Celeron B800	4,478	+0%
1677	Pentium T4500	4,478	+0%
1678	Pentium 967	4,477	+0%
1679	Celeron 877	4,477	+0%
1680	Pentium T4400	4,477
1681	Pentium T4300	4,476	+-0%
1682	Atom x5-Z8350	4,475	+-0%
1683	Celeron 867	4,474	-0.1%
1684	A4-3305M	4,474	-0.1%
1685	Pentium T4200	4,474	-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium T4400 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,450 Rank: 1657

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1653	Pentium 3556U	4,451	+0%
1654	Pentium B940	4,450	+0%
1655	Celeron 1037U	4,450	+0%
1656	A6-9200	4,450	+0%
1657	Pentium T4400	4,450
1658	Core i3-2365M	4,449	+-0%
1659	Pentium P6200	4,449	+-0%
1660	Pentium 2117U	4,449	+-0%
1661	Pentium T4300	4,449	+-0%
1662	A4-3310MX	4,449	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium T4400 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,452 Rank: 1698

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1694	Celeron G460	4,453	+0%
1695	Celeron E3500	4,453	+0%
1696	Xeon 5150	4,453	+0%
1697	Celeron E3300	4,452	+0%
1698	Pentium T4400	4,452
1699	Celeron E1400	4,452	+0%
1700	A4-3320M	4,452	+0%
1701	Pentium T4300	4,451	+-0%
1702	Pentium T4200	4,451	+-0%
1703	Celeron N3000	4,451	+-0%

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Pentium T4400 Details

Ranking #1786 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Pentium T4400 presents a stark contrast to today's high-end processors, which now exceed 12,000 in multicore scores. Despite its modest capabilities, the T4400 remains relevant for basic computing tasks in legacy systems. Released during a transitional period in Intel's mobile architecture, this processor was designed for mainstream notebooks, offering a balance between power efficiency and cost-effectiveness. As of March 2026, it is considered an outdated device, with modern alternatives offering significantly higher performance and advanced features. The processor's 45 nm manufacturing process and 35 W TDP reflect the technology of its era, prioritizing thermal management over raw speed. Its PGA478 socket and support for DDR3 memory at 1066/1333 MHz were standard for mid-2000s laptops, but it lacks support for newer memory types and features like DDR4 or DDR5.

The Pentium T4400 features a dual-core design with hyper-threading, allowing it to handle four threads simultaneously. It operates at a base clock of 2.2 GHz, with a turbo frequency of 2.3 GHz, and a bus speed of 800 MHz. This modest clock speed, combined with its 2 MB L2 cache, limits its performance in modern applications. The processor supports a variety of Intel technologies, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES-NI, and virtualization extensions like VT-x and VT-d, making it suitable for light virtualization and encryption tasks. However, it does not support ECC memory, which restricts its use in enterprise environments. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU provides basic visual performance, with a maximum frequency of 1.0 GHz and support for up to two displays. While adequate for office work and media playback, it struggles with modern gaming or graphic-intensive software.

In benchmark testing, the Pentium T4400 achieves an overall score of 4115, with single-core and multicore scores of 4014 and 4267, respectively. These results place it behind several contemporaneous processors, such as the Core 2 Duo P8800 and the Athlon 64 X2 5600+, yet ahead of lower-tier chips like the Atom N2800 and the Core 2 Duo P7550. Its single-core performance is particularly weak, ranking just behind the Core 2 Duo L9600 and the A6-7310, which are also from the same era. The processor's multicore performance, while slightly better, still lags behind the Core 2 Quad Q9650 and the Phenom II X4 9500. The Passmark scores—4477 in number crunching, 4450 in data processing, and 4452 in physics compute—confirm its mid-tier position in its generation. These results highlight the T4400's strengths in basic computational tasks but underscore its limitations in more demanding workloads.

When compared to modern processors, the Pentium T4400 is a shadow of today’s capabilities. Top-tier CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and the Core Ultra 9 285K achieve over 9,000 in single-core and 12,000 in multicore performance, demonstrating a gap of more than 20x in raw processing power. Even entry-level modern processors, such as the Ryzen 5 9600X and the Core Ultra 7 265K, outperform the T4400 by a factor of 10 to 20. This disparity reflects the rapid evolution of CPU design, with advancements in architecture, process nodes, and core counts. The T4400’s reliance on a 45 nm process and a 2.2 GHz clock speed makes it ill-suited for multitasking, content creation, or gaming in 2026.

In conclusion, the Intel Pentium T4400 is best suited for legacy systems, basic office computing, or as a replacement in older laptops where cost and power efficiency are prioritized over performance. Its integrated GPU and support for common memory types make it functional for light tasks, but it is no longer competitive in the modern computing landscape. For users seeking a more capable system, upgrading to a modern processor with higher clock speeds, more cores, and advanced features is essential. As of March 2026, the T4400 serves as a reminder of how far CPU technology has advanced in just over a decade.