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Intel Pentium G4400

Intel Pentium G4400: A Budget Processor for Basic Tasks in 2025

April 2025

Key Specifications: Modest Performance Focused on Cost-Efficiency

The Intel Pentium G4400, released back in 2015, remains popular in 2025 due to its affordability and minimal system requirements.

Architecture and Process Technology

- Codename: Skylake (6th generation Intel Core).

- Process Technology: 14nm — outdated by modern standards, but sufficient for simple tasks.

- Cores and Threads: 2 cores, 2 threads. The absence of Hyper-Threading limits multitasking capabilities.

- Cache: L3 — 4MB.

Performance

- Geekbench 6: 693 (single-core), 1181 (multi-core). This performance is adequate for office applications and web browsing.

- Integrated Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 510. Supports 4K via HDMI 1.4, but only for basic tasks (media playback, older games).

Key Features

- DDR4 support — a rare option for budget CPUs from 2015.

- Low power consumption (TDP 54W).

- Compatibility with inexpensive motherboards.

Compatible Motherboards: Budget Solutions

Socket: LGA 1151 (version v1, incompatible with Coffee Lake processors).

Chipsets:

- H110: The most affordable option (new board prices in 2025 — $40–60). Example: ASUS H110M-K.

- B150/H170: Support for a greater number of SATA and USB 3.0 ports (e.g., Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H).

- Z170: For enthusiasts but excessive for the G4400.

Selection Notes

- Check BIOS version: some boards require updates to work with Skylake.

- Opt for mini-ITX or micro-ATX for compact builds.

Supported Memory: DDR4 in Dual-Channel Mode

- Type: DDR4-1866/2133 MHz (officially).

- Maximum Capacity: Depends on the motherboard (usually up to 64GB, but for G4400, 8–16GB is sensible).

- Recommendations:

- 2 modules of 4GB to activate dual-channel mode.

- Avoid high-frequency memory — the processor does not support XMP.

Important: DDR5 and LPDDR4x are incompatible.

Power Supply: Minimum Requirements

- Power Calculation: Considering TDP of 54W and lack of discrete graphics, a PSU of 300–400W is sufficient.

- Examples:

- EVGA 400W (80+ White, $35) — for office PCs.

- Be Quiet! System Power 10 (450W, $50) — with headroom for upgrades.

- Advice: Don't skimp on the PSU — stability is important even in budget builds.

Pros and Cons: Who is G4400 Relevant For in 2025?

Pros:

- Price: New processors — $50–60 (available stock).

- Energy Efficiency: Suitable for PCs running 24/7 (e.g., media center).

- Integrated Graphics: Does not require a separate graphics card.

Cons:

- 2 Cores without Hyper-Threading: Struggles with simultaneous application launches.

- Outdated Architecture: Falls short compared to budget CPUs from 2025 in IPC.

- Weak GPU: Unable to handle modern games and graphic editing tasks.

Usage Scenarios: Where is G4400 Still Relevant?

1. Office Tasks: Working with documents, email, video calls.

2. Multimedia: Viewing 4K videos (via HDMI), streaming.

3. Light Gaming: Minecraft, Dota 2 at low settings (30–40 FPS).

4. Home Server: NAS or router due to low TDP.

Limitations:

- Not suitable for video editing, 3D modeling, or modern gaming.

Comparison with Competitors: What to Buy Instead of G4400?

1. AMD Athlon 3000G (price $70–80):

- 2 cores/4 threads, Vega 3 (twice as powerful as HD 510).

- Supports DDR4-2666.

2. Intel Celeron G5920 ($60–65):

- 2 cores/2 threads, but with Comet Lake architecture (2020) and better IPC.

Conclusion: If you need multi-threading — go for the Athlon 3000G. If compatibility with Intel is important — consider the Celeron G5920.

Practical Assembly Tips

- Basic Configuration:

- Motherboard: ASUS H110M-K ($50).

- Memory: 8GB DDR4-2133 (2x4GB, $25).

- Storage: 240GB SSD (Kingston A400, $30).

- PSU: EVGA 400W ($35).

- Case: Any micro-ATX with ventilation ($40).

- Total Cost: ~$200 excluding OS.

Tips:

- Add a 1TB HDD ($40) for data storage.

- For quiet operation, use a cooler like the Deepcool GAMMAXX 200T ($15).

Final Conclusion: Who is the Pentium G4400 Suitable For?

This processor is a good choice if:

- Budget is strictly limited ($200–300 for the entire build).

- A PC for basic tasks is needed: office work, internet, YouTube.

- Minimal power consumption is required (e.g., for a media server).

Alternatives in 2025: If the budget allows for $100–150, consider the Intel Core i3-10100 or AMD Ryzen 3 4100 — they will offer a performance advantage for the future.

The Pentium G4400 is not the best option but is the most affordable for those willing to compromise.

Basic

Label Name

Intel

Platform

Desktop

Launch Date

September 2015

Model Name

The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.

G4400

Code Name

SkyLake

CPU Specifications

Total Cores

Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).

Total Threads

Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.

Basic Frequency

3.30 GHz

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.

L3 Cache

4 MB

CPU Socket

The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.

FCLGA1151

Technology

Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.

14 nm

TDP

54 W

PCI Express Version

PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.

3.0

Number of PCI Express Lanes

A PCI Express (PCIe) lane consists of two differential signaling pairs, one for receiving data, one for transmitting data, and is the basic unit of the PCIe bus. Max # of PCI Express Lanes is the total number of supported lanes.

Intel 64

Intel® 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software.¹ Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.

Yes

Instruction Set

The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.

64-bit

PCI Express Configurations

PCI Express (PCIe) Configurations describe the available PCIe lane configurations that can be used to link to PCIe devices.

Up to 1x16 | 2x8 | 1x8+2x4

Memory Specifications

Memory Type

Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.

DDR4-1866/2133 | DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V

Max Memory Size

Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.

64 GB

Memory Channels

The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.

Bus Speed

8 GT/s

Max Memory Bandwidth

Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).

34.1 GB/s

ECC Memory Supported

ECC Memory Supported indicates processor support for Error-Correcting Code memory. ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common kinds of internal data corruption. Note that ECC memory support requires both processor and chipset support.

Yes

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model

An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.

Intel® HD Graphics 510

Graphics Base Frequency

Graphics Base frequency refers to the rated/guaranteed graphics render clock frequency in MHz.

350 MHz

Graphics Frequency

Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.

1.00 GHz

Graphics Video Max Memory

64 GB

4K Support

Yes | at 60Hz

DirectX Support

DirectX* Support indicates support for a specific version of Microsoft’s collection of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for handling multimedia compute tasks.

Max Resolution (HDMI)

Max Resolution (HDMI) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the HDMI interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

4096x2304@24Hz

Max Resolution (DP)

Max Resolution (DP) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the DP interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

4096x2304@60Hz

Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)

Max Resolution (Integrated Flat Panel) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor for a device with an integrated flat panel (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your device.

4096x2304@60Hz

Max Resolution (VGA)

N/A

Number of Displays Supported

Graphics Output

Graphics Output defines the interfaces available to communicate with display devices.

eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI

Miscellaneous

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.

Yes

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.

Yes

Intel Standard Manageability (ISM)

Intel® Standard Manageability is the manageability solution for Intel vPro® Essentials platforms and is a subset of Intel® AMT with out-of-band management over Ethernet and Wi-Fi, but no KVM or new life cycle management features.

Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology is an advanced means of enabling high performance while meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. Conventional Intel SpeedStep® Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology builds upon that architecture using design strategies such as Separation between Voltage and Frequency Changes, and Clock Partitioning and Recovery.

Yes

Execute Disable Bit

Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.

Yes

Cache

CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel® Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.

3 MB Intel® Smart Cache

Intel AES New Instructions

Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.

Yes

Intel Boot Guard

Intel® Device Protection Technology with Boot Guard helps protect the system’s pre-OS environment from viruses and malicious software attacks.

Yes

Intel Clear Video HD Technology

Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, like its predecessor, Intel® Clear Video Technology, is a suite of image decode and processing technologies built into the integrated processor graphics that improve video playback, delivering cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors, and a clear and stable video picture. Intel® Clear Video HD Technology adds video quality enhancements for richer color and more realistic skin tones.

Yes

Intel Clear Video Technology

Yes

Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel® Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.

Yes

Intel InTru 3D Technology

Yes

Intel OS Guard

OpenGL Support

OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a cross-language, multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for rendering 2D and 3D vector graphics.

4.4

Intel Quick Sync Video

Intel® Quick Sync Video delivers fast conversion of video for portable media players, online sharing, and video editing and authoring.

Yes

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6

Single Core Score

693

Geekbench 6

Multi Core Score

1181

Geekbench 5

Single Core Score

774

Geekbench 5

Multi Core Score

1404

Passmark CPU

Single Core Score

2010

Passmark CPU

Multi Core Score

2586

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core

Core i5-6442EQ

815 +17.6%

Core i3-6100U

747 +7.8%

Pentium G4400

693

Core i7-3740QM

648 -6.5%

Pentium G3460

613 -11.5%

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

Pentium Gold G5400

1508 +27.7%

Core i3-5020U

1340 +13.5%

Pentium G4400

1181

Xeon E5-2430 v2

1052 -10.9%

Celeron G3930T

948 -19.7%

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Xeon Silver 4215

807 +4.3%

Xeon Platinum 8156

788 +1.8%

Pentium G4400

774

Core i3-4360T

749 -3.2%

Pentium Silver N6005

735 -5%

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Core i3-4360T

1557 +10.9%

A10-6700

1474 +5%

Pentium G4400

1404

Core i5-5200U

1346 -4.1%

Pentium G4500T

1246 -11.3%

Passmark CPU Single Core

Core i7-4870HQ

2061 +2.5%

Xeon E5-2663 v3

2040 +1.5%

Pentium G4400

2010

Xeon E3-1220 v3

1982 -1.4%

Core i7-4820K

1959 -2.5%

Passmark CPU Multi Core

Core i5-2500T

2929 +13.3%

Core i5-7Y54

2729 +5.5%

Pentium G4400

2586

Core i5-2540M

2360 -8.7%

Core i5-2520M

2226 -13.9%

Intel Pentium G4400