Pentium Dual T4400 vs i7-7800X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7800X
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
8.40
+900%
Pentium Dual Core T4400
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.84

Core i7-7800X outperforms Pentium Dual Core T4400 by a whopping 900% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7800X and Pentium Dual Core T4400 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9202584
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.39no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Pentium Dual Core
Power efficiency5.472.19
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)1 December 2009 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$383no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7800X and Pentium Dual Core T4400 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads122
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s800 MHz
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache384 KB128 KB
L2 cache6 MB1 MB
L3 cache8.25 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die sizeno data107 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data410 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7800X and Pentium Dual Core T4400 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066P
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7800X and Pentium Dual Core T4400. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-

Security technologies

Core i7-7800X and Pentium Dual Core T4400 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7800X and Pentium Dual Core T4400 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7800X and Pentium Dual Core T4400. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7800X and Pentium Dual Core T4400.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes28no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-7800X 8.40
+900%
Pentium Dual T4400 0.84

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-7800X 12856
+901%
Pentium Dual T4400 1284

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.40 0.84
Recency 30 May 2017 1 December 2009
Physical cores 6 2
Threads 12 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 35 Watt

i7-7800X has a 900% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 221.4% more advanced lithography process.

Pentium Dual T4400, on the other hand, has 300% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-7800X is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium Dual Core T4400 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-7800X is a desktop processor while Pentium Dual Core T4400 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7800X and Pentium Dual Core T4400, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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