Apple M1 Max vs Pentium Dual T4400

Aggregate performance score

Pentium Dual Core T4400
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.81
Apple M1 Max
2021
10 cores / 10 threads, 2060 Watt
13.90
+1616%

Apple M1 Max outperforms Pentium Dual Core T4400 by a whopping 1616% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium Dual Core T4400 and Apple M1 Max processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2592526
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Pentium Dual CoreApple M-Series
Power efficiency2.19no data
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)no data
Release date1 December 2009 (14 years ago)18 October 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Pentium Dual Core T4400 and Apple M1 Max 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 cores2 (Dual-core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads210
Base clock speed2.2 GHz2.06 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz3.22 GHz
Bus rate800 MHzno data
L1 cache128 KB2.9 MB
L2 cache1 MB28 MB
L3 cacheno data48 MB
Chip lithography45 nm5 nm
Die size107 mm2no data
Number of transistors410 million57000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Pentium Dual Core T4400 and Apple M1 Max 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 configuration1no data
SocketPno data
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt2060 ‑ 3220 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium Dual Core T4400 and Apple M1 Max. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium Dual Core T4400 and Apple M1 Max. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Apple M1 Max 32-Core GPU

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.

Pentium Dual T4400 0.81
Apple M1 Max 13.90
+1616%

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.

Pentium Dual T4400 1284
Apple M1 Max 22083
+1620%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.81 13.90
Recency 1 December 2009 18 October 2021
Physical cores 2 10
Threads 2 10
Chip lithography 45 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 2060 Watt

Pentium Dual T4400 has 5785.7% lower power consumption.

Apple M1 Max, on the other hand, has a 1616% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 400% more physical cores and 400% more threads, and a 800% more advanced lithography process.

The Apple M1 Max is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium Dual Core T4400 in performance tests.


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