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  • Avg. price: ~£130
  • PassMark benchmark result: 3734
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: N/A GHz

Intel Pentium Gold G5400 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.6

Technical Score

10.0%

9.3

User score

Poor
3.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

2.2

Performance

18.0%

5.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.0

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.5

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.4

Platform

1.0%

6.2

Integrated Graphics

Poor
9.3

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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Exceptional
  • 1.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.4

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    2.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    0.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.4

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Pentium Gold G5400 is a budget-friendly desktop processor from the 8th Gen Coffee Lake architecture, featuring 2 physical cores and 4 threads thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading technology. It operates at a fixed base frequency of 3.70 GHz with no turbo boost capability, includes a 4 MB Intel Smart Cache, and has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 58W. Supporting up to 64 GB of dual-channel DDR4-2400 memory and ECC error correction, it also integrates Intel UHD Graphics 610, which supports 4K resolution at 60Hz via DisplayPort. Its main advantages include exceptional power efficiency, low operating temperatures, and solid single-thread performance that ensures a snappy experience for office tasks, web browsing, and 4K media consumption. However, its primary drawbacks are the lack of overclocking support, the absence of Turbo Boost, and significant performance limitations in modern AAA gaming or multi-threaded productivity workloads due to its low core count.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Pentium Gold G5400

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

2.2

Performance

18.0%

5.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.0

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.5

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.4

Platform

1.0%

6.2

Integrated Graphics

3.6
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a technical score of 3.55 points, which is lower than that of 93.6% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.5
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4.5
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4.2
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9.3
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a user score of 9.29 points, which is higher than that of 90% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
10
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 88.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

5.8
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.8 points, which is lower than 73.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

desktop
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

LGA1151
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 uses the LGA1151 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 60.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

Z390, Z370, H370, B365, B360, H310
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 supports Z390, Z370, H370, B365, B360, H310 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 56.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

2
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

4
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

N/A
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 3.7 GHz
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a base clock of 2x3.7 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 14 nm
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

4 MB
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 70.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.6% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

0.5 MB
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has an L2 cache of 0.5 MB which is smaller than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.2% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,400 MHz
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 supports memory speeds up to 2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.2% of processors and equal to 12.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-2400 MHz
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to 10.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

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Intel Pentium Gold G5400 includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel UHD Graphics 610
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 610 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 57.8% of processors and equal to that in 1.7% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

12
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has 12 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 62.8% of processors and equal to 9.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

350 MHz
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has an integrated GPU clock of 350 MHz which is higher than that of 43.5% of processors and equal to that of 29.6% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

VP8 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode)
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 supports VP8 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 61.1% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

58 W
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a TDP of 58 W which is higher than that of 68.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

58 W
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a base power of 58 W which is higher than that of 68.6% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

58 W
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a boost power of 58 W which is lower than that of 53.2% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

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Intel Pentium Gold G5400 does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Pentium Gold G5400 vs the average processor

  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
    What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
    When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 29.2% smaller die size
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower die size than the average processor (126 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower die size than the average processor (126 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².126 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • 10x more popular
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 is more popular than the average processor (10.00 vs 1.000).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 is more popular than the average processor (10.00 vs 1.000).10 vs 1
  • 16.2% higher user score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a higher user score than the average processor (9.29 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a higher user score than the average processor (9.29 vs 8.000).9.29 vs 8
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).
    What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).LGA1151 vs FP2
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).
  • 29.2% smaller die size
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower die size than the average processor (126 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.

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Overall
Platform
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has an older release date than the average processor (2,018 vs 2,020).
    April 2018
  • 73.3% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (744 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 49.4% lower single-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (744 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 68.8% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (151 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 68.5% lower multi-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,508 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 64.5% lower PassMark score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,734 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 12.2% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,181 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • No Turbo Boost
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 18.1% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (37.5 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 18.2% lower memory speed
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 28.9% higher base power
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (58 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 28.9% higher TDP
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a higher TDP than the average processor (58 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 73.3% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (744 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (744 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.744 vs 2,783
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 49.4% lower single-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (744 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (744 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.744 vs 1,471
  • 68.8% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (151 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (151 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.151 vs 484
  • 68.5% lower multi-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,508 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,508 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,508 vs 4,793
  • 64.5% lower PassMark score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,734 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,734 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.3,734 vs 10,532.5
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Pentium Gold G5400 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Intel Pentium Gold G5400?

  • Excellent value for budget-conscious builds and basic office tasks.
  • Low power consumption (54W/58W TDP) making it energy efficient for 24/7 use in NAS or HTPC setups.
  • Includes hyper-threading (2 cores, 4 threads), providing a performance boost over previous dual-core Pentiums.
  • Runs cool even with the stock Intel cooler, often idling around 30°C.
  • Good single-core performance for snappiness in web browsers and productivity apps.
  • Integrated UHD Graphics 610 is sufficient for 4K video playback and very light gaming.
  • Easy installation with pre-applied thermal paste on the included stock cooler.

What customers dislike about Intel Pentium Gold G5400?

  • Limited to 2 physical cores, which leads to stutters and freezing in modern, CPU-intensive games.
  • Weak integrated graphics performance compared to AMD Ryzen competitors (e.g., Ryzen 3 2200G).
  • Locked multiplier means it cannot be officially overclocked to gain extra performance.
  • Limited multitasking capabilities; struggles with heavy workloads like simultaneous streaming and gaming.
  • Lacks support for Intel Optane memory technology.
  • May bottleneck mid-range dedicated graphics cards like the GTX 1060 in certain scenarios.
  • No longer the best value proposition when compared to newer quad-core budget processors.

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ntcompatible.com
25/05/2018
Budget King: Intel Pentium Gold G5400 Review and more

The Intel Pentium Gold G5400, based on 8th Gen Coffee Lake architecture, is positioned as an affordable, high-value dual-core processor for budget systems. Operating at 3.7 GHz with Hyper-Threading and a 4 MB L3 cache, it supports modern LGA 1151 motherboards, DDR4-2400 memory, and M.2 storage. Pros include excellent single-threaded performance for everyday tasks, low 54W-58W power...Read more

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techspot.com
30/04/2018
The Best Value CPU: Pentium Gold G5400 vs. Ryzen 3 2200G

According to TechSpot, the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G outperforms the Intel Pentium Gold G5400 as a budget CPU, offering superior Radeon Vega 8 graphics that enable 720p/1080p gaming, whereas the Pentium's UHD 610 graphics are insufficient for modern gaming. The Ryzen 3 2200G provides significantly better multi-threaded performance (49–56% advantage) and an unlocked multiplier for...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 @ 3.70GHz - CPU Benchmarks Reviewers highlighted the Intel Pentium Gold G5400 as a budget-friendly option suitable for basic...

The Intel Pentium Gold G5400 is a budget-focused 8th-generation "Coffee Lake" desktop processor (released Q2 2018) featuring 2 cores, 4 threads, and a 3.70 GHz base clock with a 54W TDP. It offers strong single-threaded performance suitable for office tasks and light, casual gaming via UHD 610 graphics, often compared to older high-end CPUs in single-core scenarios. Key pros include...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
30/03/2026
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The Intel Pentium Gold G5400 is a budget-friendly Coffee Lake, dual-core, four-thread processor operating at 3.7 GHz. In Geekbench 6, it delivers a single-core score of approximately 804 and a multi-core score around 1,691, making it a capable, responsive option for standard office work and web browsing. The chip, which operates with a low 58W TDP, boasts high per-core performance,...Read more

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elefacts.de
23/06/2020
Intel Pentium G5400 vs G5400T - Energy and Efficiency Comparison

An Elefacts review comparing the Intel Pentium Gold G5400 and G5400T highlights that the standard G5400 (3.7 GHz) offers roughly 16% higher performance than the 3.1 GHz G5400T in Cinebench R15, making it better for snappier performance. However, the G5400T shines in efficiency, consuming significantly less power (32W vs. 43W in tests) and offering a 35W TDP, which makes it ideal for...Read more

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chip.de
10/09/2018
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 Review - Low-End Processor for Little Money

The Intel Pentium Gold G5400 is a budget-friendly 8th Generation Coffee Lake processor operating at 3.7 GHz with two cores and two threads, offering modest performance for entry-level tasks. While featuring slightly improved UHD Graphics 610, the processor's overall performance was rated low, resulting in an only average price-performance ratio. Strengths of the CPU include its very...Read more

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computerbase.de
11/05/2018
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 Review: Faster than the Pentium G4560, but not yet better

The ComputerBase review of the Intel Pentium Gold G5400 identifies the dual-core, 14nm Coffee Lake chip as an entry-level CPU designed for budget office and multimedia systems. Featuring Hyper-Threading, a 3.7 GHz clock speed, and 4MB of L3 cache, the G5400 offers solid single-thread performance for everyday tasks while supporting the modern LGA 1151 platform and 300 series...Read more

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tomshw.it
07/08/2018
Intel Pentium Gold G5600 and G5400 Review

The Intel Pentium Gold G5600 (3.9 GHz) and G5400 (3.7 GHz) are dual-core, four-thread Coffee Lake processors providing budget-friendly performance with Hyper-Threading and integrated UHD graphics. While lacking Turbo Boost, they offer snappy performance for daily office tasks and, paired with a discrete GPU, are capable of 1080p gaming. In benchmarks, these processors excel in...Read more

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ct.nl
11/12/2018
Fujitsu D3644-B: Efficient motherboard for small servers (Including G5400 test results)

The Fujitsu D3644-B is a highly energy-efficient micro-ATX motherboard designed for workstations and 24/7 small home servers. Supporting 8th/9th Gen Intel Core and Xeon E processors, it is specifically noted for its exceptionally low power consumption, capable of idling around 7.8 watts. The board is tailored for low-power NAS builds with a focus on cost-efficient operation. Key...Read more

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hardware.info
16/04/2018
Budget King: Intel Pentium Gold G5400 Review - iGPU Benchmarks: Dota 2 (1920x1080)

The Intel Pentium Gold G5400 (Coffee Lake) is positioned as a budget-conscious, 8th-generation entry-level processor featuring 2 cores and 4 threads at a fixed 3.7 GHz, delivering strong single-core performance suitable for daily tasks. While lacking Turbo Boost and overclocking support, its high instructions per clock (IPC) allow it to outperform competitors in application...Read more

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tweakers.net
19/11/2019
AMD Athlon 3000G Review: Two Unlocked SMT Cores for $49

The AMD Athlon 3000G ($49, 14nm "Raven Ridge") offers exceptional entry-level value with 2 cores/4 threads at 3.5 GHz and, critically, an unlocked multiplier for CPU and Vega 3 graphics overclocking. It excels in office tasks and light gaming (720p), outperforming Intel competitors with a 35W TDP. However, its dual-core nature bottlenecks modern gaming, and tighter budget...Read more

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tweakers.net
02/04/2019
Cinebench 20, Ray Tracing, and Energy: New Benchmarks at a Glance

The Tweakers review of Cinebench R20 highlights a significant shift to the Cinema 4D R20 engine, featuring eight times higher computational intensity and four times more memory usage than R15, specifically tailored for modern, high-core-count processors using Intel's Embree ray-tracing and AVX-512. Key advantages include increased accuracy for testing system stability under load and...Read more

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