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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£90
  • Avg. price in US: ~$60
  • PassMark benchmark result: 3163
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: N/A GHz

Intel Pentium Gold G5400t review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.5

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%

4.2

Technical Score

10.0%

7.2

User score

Poor
4.2

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%

3.2

Performance

18.0%

4.8

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.5

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.0

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.5

Platform

1.0%

6.8

Integrated Graphics

Poor
7.2

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%

9.6

User reviews

30.0%

1.7

Popularity

User score:
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Very good
  • 1.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.5

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    1.7

    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

  • 1.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    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 G5400T is a budget-friendly desktop processor from the Coffee Lake series, featuring 2 cores and 4 threads with a base clock speed of 3.10 GHz and a 4 MB Smart Cache. Designed for energy efficiency, it operates with a low 35W TDP and supports up to 64 GB of DDR4-2400 memory and ECC error correction, making it a strong candidate for home servers or office PCs. Key advantages include its integrated Intel UHD Graphics 610 with 4K support and its extremely low power consumption, while primary drawbacks are its locked multiplier that prevents overclocking and limited performance for modern multi-core intensive applications or high-end gaming.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Pentium Gold G5400t

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%

3.2

Performance

18.0%

4.8

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.5

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.0

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.5

Platform

1.0%

6.8

Integrated Graphics

4.2
Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a technical score of 4.19 points, which is lower than that of 75.6% 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%

9.6

User reviews

30.0%

1.7

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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5.0
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4.0
(1)
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5.0
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.2
Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a user score of 7.22 points, which is lower than that of 93.9% 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.
1.7
Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a popularity of 1.7 points, which is higher than 74.3% 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%

4.5

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.1
Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.1 points, which is lower than 61% 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 G5400t 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 G5400t 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, Q370, H370, B365, B360, H310
Intel Pentium Gold G5400t supports Z390, Z370, Q370, H370, B365, B360, H310 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 57.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% 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 G5400t 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 G5400t 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 G5400t 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 G5400t 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 3.1 GHz & 2 x 3.1 GHz
Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a base clock of 2x3.1 GHz & 2x3.1 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 G5400t 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 G5400t 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 G5400t 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 G5400t 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

128 KB
Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has an L1 cache of 128 KB which is smaller than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
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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 G5400t 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 G5400t 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 G5400t 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

N/A
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 G5400t 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

yes
Intel Pentium Gold G5400t 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 G5400t 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 G5400t 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 G5400t 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

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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

35 W
Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a TDP of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.8% of processors and equal to that of 14.8% 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

35 W
Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.7% of processors and equal to that of 15.1% 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

35 W
Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a boost power of 35 W which is lower than that of 74.4% of processors and equal to that of 4.6% 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

yes
Intel Pentium Gold G5400t supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 25 W
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Intel Pentium Gold G5400t vs the average processor

  • Supports memory overclocking
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
    When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t 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 G5400t supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 29.2% smaller die size
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t 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 G5400t 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
  • 45.3% lower boost power
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    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

    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.35 W vs 64 W
  • 65.4% more popular
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t is more popular than the average processor (1.65 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 G5400t is more popular than the average processor (1.65 vs 1.000).1.65 vs 1
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t 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 G5400t 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 G5400t 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 G5400t 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
  • 22.2% lower base power
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    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

    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.35 W vs 45 W
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).
  • 29.2% smaller die size
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t 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 G5400t 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 memory overclocking
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 45.3% lower boost power
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 22.2% lower base power
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.

Total
Overall
Platform
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t 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).
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has an older release date than the average processor (2,018 vs 2,020).
    April 2018
  • 56.1% lower single-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (646 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 86.5% lower multi-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (647 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 28% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,787 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 70% lower PassMark score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,163 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • No Turbo Boost
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t 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 G5400t has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 66.7% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t 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 G5400t 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 G5400t 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 G5400t 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 G5400t has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 56.1% lower single-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (646 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 G5400t has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (646 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.646 vs 1,471
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t 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 G5400t has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 86.5% lower multi-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (647 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 G5400t has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (647 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.647 vs 4,793
  • 28% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,787 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,787 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,787 vs 2,483
  • 70% lower PassMark score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,163 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 G5400t has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,163 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.3,163 vs 10,532.5
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t 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 G5400t 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 G5400t 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 G5400t 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
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    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

    Intel Pentium Gold G5400t has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
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What customers like about Intel Pentium Gold G5400t?

  • High energy efficiency with a low 35W TDP, making it ideal for passively cooled or small form factor builds
  • Excellent value for budget-oriented systems, such as home office PCs, NAS setups, or media servers
  • Strong single-core performance for its class, providing a snappy experience for web browsing and daily tasks
  • Supports hyper-threading (2 cores, 4 threads), allowing for better multitasking compared to older dual-core models
  • Remains very cool during operation, often making the stock cooler sufficient even in compact cases

What customers dislike about Intel Pentium Gold G5400t?

  • Limited multi-core performance due to only having two physical cores, which can struggle with modern gaming and heavy multitasking
  • Integrated graphics (UHD 610) are weak and unsuitable for anything beyond basic media consumption or light, older games
  • Lacks overclocking support and turbo boost, limiting the ability to squeeze out extra performance
  • Outperformed in value and multi-threaded tasks by contemporary competitors like the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
  • Users report high CPU usage and occasional hanging when attempting to run demanding modern applications or 4K video editing

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cpubenchmark.net
01/07/2026
Intel Pentium Gold G5420T vs Pentium Gold G5400T

The Intel Pentium Gold G5420T (3.2 GHz) offers a slight performance edge over the G5400T (3.1 GHz), delivering roughly a 7% improvement in PassMark benchmarks due to higher clock speeds. Both dual-core, 35W TDP chips share the same FCLGA1151-2 socket and integrated UHD Graphics 610, providing efficient, low-cost performance for basic tasks. While the G5420T provides better...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
01/03/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark for Intel Pentium Gold G5400T (8T)

The Intel Core i9-14900KS is a "special edition" 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh chip designed for maximum performance, featuring a record-breaking 6.2 GHz boost frequency on two cores. As a highly-binned processor, it boasts superior single-threaded performance compared to the i9-14900K and AMD counterparts, making it ideal for high-frame-rate gaming and extreme overclocking. While...Read more

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01/07/2026
Intel Pentium Gold G5400T Benchmarks - Geekbench

The Intel Pentium Gold G5400T is a Coffee Lake-based, dual-core desktop processor designed for high energy efficiency with a 35W TDP and a fixed 3.1 GHz frequency. Ideal for HTPCs and low-power servers, it features integrated UHD Graphics 610, supports ECC memory, and excels in silent, passively cooled systems. However, its performance is limited by the lack of Turbo Boost, a 2-core...Read more

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cpu.userbenchmark.com
01/07/2026
Intel Pentium G5400T CM8068403360212 - UserBenchmark

The Intel Pentium Gold G5400T is a dual-core Coffee Lake processor designed for low-power computing, featuring a 3.1 GHz base frequency and Hyper-Threading to manage four threads. With a 35W Thermal Design Power (TDP) that can be configured down to 25W, it is highly efficient for small form factor systems and includes integrated Intel UHD Graphics 610. The chip is suited for home...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
Q4 2018
Intel Pentium Gold G5400T @ 3.10GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Pentium Gold G5400T is a 14nm, eighth-generation Coffee Lake processor designed for energy-efficient, compact systems. Operating at 3.10 GHz, this dual-core chip with 4 threads and integrated UHD Graphics 610 is optimized for low-power operation rather than raw speed. Pros include exceptional 35W energy efficiency for small-form-factor builds and a capable, "snappy"...Read more

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Intel Pentium Gold G5400T Benchmarks - Geekbench

The Intel Pentium Gold G5400T is a low-power (35W TDP), 14nm "Coffee Lake" desktop processor featuring two cores, four threads, and a 3.1 GHz clock speed. It is well-suited for small form factor PCs and home NAS systems due to its energy efficiency and support for DDR4-2400 memory and ECC RAM. While offering good value for light tasks, the processor suffers from weak multi-threaded...Read more

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elefacts.de
23/06/2020
Intel Pentium G5400 vs G5400T: Power and Efficiency Comparison

An Elefacts review comparing the Intel Pentium Gold G5400 and G5400T demonstrates that while the standard G5400 (3.7 GHz) offers roughly 19% faster CPU speeds, the clock-reduced G5400T (3.1 GHz) provides superior energy efficiency. Benchmarks indicate the G5400T consumes 32W compared to the G5400’s 43W under load, resulting in 13% lower total energy usage despite taking longer to...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
12/05/2018
CPU-Z Benchmark for Intel Pentium Gold G5400T (12T)

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, a 16-core, 32-thread "Zen 5" processor, is highlighted for its high-frequency operation and significant multi-threaded throughput, reaching boost speeds up to 5.7 GHz. This benchmark validation confirms the processor's capability in delivering substantial IPC improvements for heavy, sustained workloads. The processor excels in production tasks, boasting...Read more

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