G4400T vs G4400 (reducing TDP via Windows processor state)

[eadmaster]

I am considering getting a Pentium G4400T due to its very low TDP rating (35W) and my system constraints.

Btw since it is harder to find than a regular G4400 (TDP 54W), as alternative do you think i might get similar thermal/power performances by reducing the max processor state in the Windows advanced power management tab?

[CA_Steve]

You could go that route...or go into the mobo BIOS settings and:
- limit the freq clock to the T's 2.9GHz. Other than that, the two parts are the same.
- if you are feeling the mod spirit - try undervolting the CPU by applying a small (0.05 to 0.1V) negative offset to the core voltage.

That said, if I were to consider a $65 CPU build in the next month or two, I'd go for the Kaby Lake G4560. Faster clock, similar power use, and it has hyperthreading! Basically a dialed down i3.

[VERiON]

Maybe this changed with newer CPUs, but last time I've checked (socked 1155) it wasn't really beneficial to go with T CPUs.
TDP is not IDLE (or normal usage) power consumption (or heat dissipation) and T CPUs don't have measurably different power characteristics at the same clocks, they're just clocked a little lower - and that is why they generate less head - but only WHEN MAXED OUT.

But idle (or when cpu is let's say @75% CPU) power is generally the same between T and non T.

So if the T is good enough for your usage and you won't be maxing it out - non-T won't be running any hotter in this scenario. And even for short high cpu usage "bursts" you will get more performance (and heat), but a quicker return to cool idle state with the non-T varieties - and your system shouldn't get significantly hotter.

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With Pentium G860 CPU (3GHz max and 65W TDP) and SSD - my whole computer draws 35W with normal office work or watching movie, YT, etc. An it's "passively" cooled - only with case fan @800rpm

[Abula]

Steve advise is the best, only reason in the past to make the T versions worth it, was if you couldnt limit the clocks (via software or bios) as it will end up the same as none T version, and if you wanted a low profile intel cpu cooler. Personally i think its best to go with none T models and adjust it to what your setup needs.

I'd go for the Kaby Lake G4560. Faster clock, similar power use, and it has hyperthreading! Basically a dialed down i3.

I also agree with steve, the G4650 is intel way of fighting the upcoming AMD Ryzen, they practically release an i3 at the price levels of the pentium line, its to me atm the king of value on a budget friendly pc, its prefermance rivals a quad core like i5 2500k not overclocked, its incredible value for $60.

I really hope that intel gives us a 6 core in the next gen of i7.... but we can only dream.... but i bet will happen if Ryzen is good.

[quest_for_silence]

and my system constraints.

Which are your "system constraints"? On your signature I wasn't able to see any.