Pentium B950 vs Pentium E5400
The Pentium B950 is same performance as the Pentium E5400 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
LGAG2 (988B)
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LGA775Sandy Bridge
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WolfdaleMobile
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DesktopIntel HD (Sandy Bridge)
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No Integrated GraphicsDDR3
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DDR1, DDR2, DDR3Not Overclockable
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Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Pentium B950 or Pentium E5400?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Pentium B950 or Pentium E5400?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Pentium B950 and Pentium E5400?expand_more
Performance: Pentium B950 scores 17/100, Pentium E5400 scores 48/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Pentium B950 or Pentium E5400 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Pentium B950 or Pentium E5400?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Popular Comparisons
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