Intel Pentium G4400 vs AMD Phenom II X4 955

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Intel Pentium G4400 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD Phenom II X4 955
Intel Pentium G4400 AMD Phenom II X4 955

CPU comparison

Intel Pentium G4400 or AMD Phenom II X4 955 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The Intel Pentium G4400 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.30 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Pentium G4400 was released in Q3/2015.

The AMD Phenom II X4 955 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X4 955 was released in Q2/2009.
Intel Pentium (150) Family AMD Phenom II (52)
Intel Pentium G4000 (5) CPU group AMD Phenom II - 800/900 (23)
6 Generation 4
Skylake S Architecture Deneb (K10)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Pentium G4400 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G4400 is 3.30 GHz while the AMD Phenom II X4 955 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 955 is at 3.20 GHz.

Intel Pentium G4400 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X4 955
2 Cores 4
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
3.30 GHz Frequency 3.20 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

Intel Pentium G4400 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X4 955
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

The Intel Pentium G4400 or AMD Phenom II X4 955 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.

Intel HD Graphics 510 GPU no iGPU
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
1.00 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
9 GPU Generation --
14 nm Technology
3 Max. displays
12 Compute units --
96 Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
32 GB Max. GPU Memory --
12.0 DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

Intel HD Graphics 510 GPU no iGPU
Decode / Encode Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h264 No
Decode Codec VP9 No
Decode / Encode Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
Decode / Encode Codec AVC No
Decode Codec VC-1 No
Decode Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Pentium G4400 can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 34.1 GB/s. The AMD Phenom II X4 955 supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s.

Intel Pentium G4400 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X4 955
DDR4-2133 Memory DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
64 GB Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
34.1 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Yes ECC No
-- L2 Cache --
3.00 MB L3 Cache 6.00 MB
3.0 PCIe version --
16 PCIe lanes --
15.8 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Pentium G4400 is 51 W, while the AMD Phenom II X4 955 has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

Intel Pentium G4400 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X4 955
51 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Pentium G4400 is manufactured in 14 nm and has 3.00 MB cache. The AMD Phenom II X4 955 is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache.

Intel Pentium G4400 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X4 955
14 nm Technology 45 nm
Monolithic Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
LGA 1151 Socket AM3
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2009
-- Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 4 CPU benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Pentium G4400 Intel Pentium G4400
2C 2T @ 3.30 GHz
847 (100%)
AMD Phenom II X4 955 AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
422 (50%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Pentium G4400 Intel Pentium G4400
2C 2T @ 3.30 GHz
1563 (100%)
AMD Phenom II X4 955 AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
1401 (90%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Pentium G4400 Intel Pentium G4400
2C 2T @ 3.30 GHz
2601 (65%)
AMD Phenom II X4 955 AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
3987 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Pentium G4400 Intel Pentium G4400
2C 2T @ 3.30 GHz
717 (100%)
AMD Phenom II X4 955 AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
598 (83%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Pentium G4400 Intel Pentium G4400
2C 2T @ 3.30 GHz
140 (100%)
AMD Phenom II X4 955 AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
84 (60%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Pentium G4400 Intel Pentium G4400
2C 2T @ 3.30 GHz
251 (77%)
AMD Phenom II X4 955 AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
324 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Pentium G4400 Intel Pentium G4400
2C 2T @ 3.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Phenom II X4 955 AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
488 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Pentium G4400 Intel Pentium G4400
2C 2T @ 3.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Phenom II X4 955 AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
1967 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The single-core benchmark only evaluates the performance of the fastest CPU core, the number of CPU cores in a processor is irrelevant here.
Intel Pentium G4400 Intel Pentium G4400
2C 2T @ 3.30 GHz
714 (100%)
AMD Phenom II X4 955 AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. What is new is an optimized utilization of newer CPU architectures, e.g. based on the big.LITTLE concept and combining CPU cores of different sizes. The multi-core benchmark evaluates the performance of all of the processor's CPU cores. Virtual thread improvements such as AMD SMT or Intel's Hyper-Threading have a positive impact on the benchmark result.
Intel Pentium G4400 Intel Pentium G4400
2C 2T @ 3.30 GHz
1233 (100%)
AMD Phenom II X4 955 AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Pentium G4400 Intel Pentium G4400
2C 2T @ 3.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Phenom II X4 955 AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
651 (100%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Pentium G4400 Intel Pentium G4400
Intel HD Graphics 510 @ 1.00 GHz
192 (100%)
AMD Phenom II X4 955 AMD Phenom II X4 955
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Pentium G4400 Intel Pentium G4400
2C 2T @ 3.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Phenom II X4 955 AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
156 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Pentium G4400 AMD Phenom II X4 955
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