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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£60
  • Avg. price in US: ~$70
  • PassMark benchmark result: 4092
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: N/A GHz

Intel Pentium Gold G6400 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

5.0

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%

4.5

Technical Score

10.0%

9.4

User score

Good
4.5

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%

4.1

Performance

18.0%

3.8

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.8

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.5

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.6

Platform

1.0%

6.6

Integrated Graphics

Poor
9.4

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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.6
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4.6
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Exceptional
  • 3.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    4.0

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    9.0

    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 G6400 is a budget-friendly 10th Gen 'Comet Lake' desktop processor featuring 2 cores and 4 threads via Hyper-Threading, with a high 4.0 GHz base clock speed and 4MB of Intel Smart Cache. Built on a 14nm process for the LGA 1200 socket, it includes integrated Intel UHD Graphics 610 and supports up to 128GB of dual-channel DDR4-2666 memory with a 58W TDP. Its main advantages include a strong 4.0 GHz clock for reliable single-core performance in basic tasks, low power consumption, and compatibility with modern Intel 400-series chipsets. However, its primary drawbacks are the lack of Turbo Boost, limited multitasking capabilities due to the low core count, no AVX instruction support, and relatively weak integrated graphics for anything beyond light multimedia or office use.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Pentium Gold G6400

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%

4.1

Performance

18.0%

3.8

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.8

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.5

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.6

Platform

1.0%

6.6

Integrated Graphics

4.5
Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has a technical score of 4.53 points, which is lower than that of 65.4% 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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.6
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4.6
(154)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

9.4
Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has a user score of 9.44 points, which is higher than that of 93.8% 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 G6400 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%

5.0

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.5
Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.5 points, which is higher than 53% 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 G6400 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

LGA1200
Intel Pentium Gold G6400 uses the LGA1200 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 69.9% of processors and equal to that of 4.5% 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

Z590, H570, B560, H510, Z490, H470, B460, H410, Q470, W480
Intel Pentium Gold G6400 supports Z590, H570, B560, H510, Z490, H470, B460, H410, Q470, W480 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 63.7% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% 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 G6400 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 G6400 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 G6400 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 G6400 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 4 GHz
Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has a base clock of 2x4 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 G6400 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 G6400 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 G6400 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 G6400 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 G6400 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 G6400 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

2,666 MHz
Intel Pentium Gold G6400 supports memory speeds up to 2,666 MHz, which is lower than that of 55% of processors and equal to 8.1% 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

DDR4-2666 MHz
Intel Pentium Gold G6400 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2,666 MHz, which is lower than that of 55.3% of processors and equal to 7.4% 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

128 GB
Intel Pentium Gold G6400 supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 61.9% of processors and equal to 21.4% 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 G6400 includes integrated graphics. 87.6% 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 G6400 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 610 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 57.8% and equal to that in 1.7%.
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 G6400 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 G6400 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

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
Intel Pentium Gold G6400 supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 72.1% of processors and equal to 2.9% 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 G6400 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 G6400 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 G6400 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

no
Intel Pentium Gold G6400 does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% support configurable TDP.
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Intel Pentium Gold G6400 vs the average processor

  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 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 G6400 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 2x more memory capacity
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    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

    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 10x more popular
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 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 G6400 is more popular than the average processor (10.00 vs 1,000).10 vs 1
  • 18% higher user score
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has a higher user score than the average processor (9.44 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 G6400 has a higher user score than the average processor (9.44 vs 8,000).9.44 vs 8
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1200 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 G6400 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1200 vs FP2).LGA1200 vs FP2
  • 4.17x cheaper
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 is cheaper than the average processor (£60 vs £250).
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 is cheaper than the average processor (£60 vs £250).£60 vs £250
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 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 G6400 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
  • 12 higher clock multiplier
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (40 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    What it is: The ratio used to derive CPU frequency from the base clock.
    When it matters: When you tune or compare overclocking behavior.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >33

    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (40 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.40 vs 28
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1200 vs FP2).
  • 12 higher clock multiplier
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (40 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 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.
  • 2x more memory capacity
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.

Total
Overall
Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 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 G6400 does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 65.6% lower multi-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,648 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 61.1% lower PassMark score
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,092 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 14.3% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (415 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • No Turbo Boost
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Comet Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 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 G6400 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 G6400 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 G6400 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 G6400 has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 9.2% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (41.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 9.1% lower memory speed
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,666 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 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 G6400 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 28.9% higher base power
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 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 G6400 has a higher TDP than the average processor (58 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 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 G6400 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Comet Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Comet Lake vs Kaby Lake).Comet Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 65.6% lower multi-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,648 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 G6400 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,648 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,648 vs 4,793
  • 61.1% lower PassMark score
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,092 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 G6400 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,092 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.4,092 vs 10,532.5
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 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 G6400 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 G6400 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 G6400 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 G6400 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 G6400 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
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 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+

    Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.4 vs 8
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Intel Pentium Gold G6400?

  • Excellent value for money for budget-conscious builders
  • High 4.0 GHz base clock speed provides snappiness for everyday tasks
  • Supports Hyper-Threading, allowing it to handle light multitasking better than older dual-cores
  • Very low power consumption (58W TDP) and low heat output
  • Reliable for office productivity, web browsing, and 4K video streaming
  • Significant upgrade over Intel Celeron and older Pentium models

What customers dislike about Intel Pentium Gold G6400?

  • Weak integrated graphics (UHD 610) is unsuitable for modern gaming
  • Strictly dual-core, leading to performance bottlenecks in heavy multitasking or content creation
  • Lacks AVX support, which can cause compatibility issues with certain modern software and games
  • Stock cooler is often described as basic or noisy by some users
  • Limited longevity as modern software increasingly demands 4 or more physical cores

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openbenchmarking.org
Q3 2020
Intel Pentium Gold G6400 Benchmarks, Linux Performance - OpenBenchmarking.org For performance comparison data, review the benchmark results on PassMar...

The Intel Pentium Gold G6400 is a two-core, four-thread "Comet Lake" processor operating at a fixed 4.0 GHz without Turbo Boost, utilizing the LGA 1200 socket and 14nm process. Based on OpenBenchmarking.org data, it ranks in the lower-third overall but provides solid, efficient performance for basic office productivity, ranking better in specific scenarios like PHPBench. Pros...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
Q3 2020
Intel Pentium Gold G6400 @ 4.00GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Pentium Gold G6400 is a budget-oriented, 2-core/4-thread Comet Lake desktop processor operating at a fixed 4.0 GHz without Turbo Boost, designed for the LGA 1200 socket. It features integrated UHD Graphics 610, supports up to 128 GB of DDR4-2666 memory, and operates with a 58W TDP. IntelKey strengths of the G6400 include its low price point and efficient single-threaded...Read more

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au.pcmag.com
11/03/2021
Intel Pentium Gold G6400 - Review 2021 - PCMag Australia

The Intel Pentium Gold G6400 is a 10th-generation "Comet Lake" budget processor designed for basic office tasks and web browsing, offering a 4.0GHz clock speed, two cores, and four threads via Hyper-Threading for under $70. While it provides a 300MHz speed improvement over its predecessor and supports faster DDR4-2666MHz memory, it necessitates a new LGA1200 motherboard, which...Read more

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me.pcmag.com
10/03/2021
Intel Pentium Gold G6400 - Review 2021 - PCMag Middle East

The Intel Pentium Gold G6400 is a budget-friendly, 10th Generation "Comet Lake" processor designed for basic productivity, offering two cores, four threads, and a 4.0GHz clock speed. It serves as a cost-effective, readily available option for daily tasks like web browsing and office applications. Key advantages include solid single-core performance for everyday computing and...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
10/03/2021
Intel Pentium Gold G6400 - Review 2021 - PCMag UK

The Intel Pentium Gold G6400 is a budget-friendly, 10th Generation "Comet Lake" desktop processor designed for basic productivity and daily computing, offering two physical cores, Hyper-Threading, and a 4.0GHz base frequency. It serves as a cost-effective option for non-gaming home PCs, utilizing the LGA1200 socket which allows for future upgrades to higher-end 10th or 11th Gen Core...Read more

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phoronix.com
30/07/2020
Intel Celeron G5900 + Pentium Gold G6400 Benchmarks - Phoronix

Phoronix evaluates the budget Intel Celeron G5900 and Pentium Gold G6400 (Comet Lake) on Linux, highlighting low price points ($42-$64) and improved hardware security mitigations as key pros. However, significant cons include the lack of AVX instructions and aging UHD Graphics 610, which cause performance bottlenecks in modern, instruction-heavy tasks. The review concludes that the...Read more

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pcmag.com
10/03/2021
Intel Pentium Gold G6400 Review - PCMag

The Intel Pentium Gold G6400 is a budget-friendly, $70 (at launch) processor featuring two 4GHz Hyper-Threaded cores suitable for basic productivity and web browsing. It outperforms rivals like the AMD Athlon 200GE, offering solid single-core performance on the 10th-generation LGA1200 platform. While affordable, the chip suffers from weak integrated UHD Graphics 610 and requires a...Read more

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phoronix.com
30/07/2020
Intel Celeron G5900 + Pentium Gold G6400 Benchmarks - Phoronix

The Phoronix review of the Intel Celeron G5900 and Pentium Gold G6400 (Comet Lake) indicates they are best suited for budget-friendly, basic computing, with the Pentium ($75) outperforming the Celeron ($42). A key advantage is improved hardware-level security mitigations, while the lack of AVX support and limited dual-core performance (even with Hyper-Threading on the Pentium)...Read more

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tweakers.net
01/03/2021
Desktop Best Buy Guide - March 2021: Budget PC with Pentium Gold G6400

The Tweakers Desktop Best Buy Guide for March 2021 addresses a volatile hardware market marked by severe shortages, presenting tailored configurations for productivity and gaming. The guide features a "Barebone Office PC" alongside two gaming systems targeting 1080p and 1440p resolutions, prioritizing value through components like the MSI B560M-A PRO, which offers modern...Read more

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hardware.info
20/05/2020
Intel Core i5-10600K & Core i9-10900K Review: All Models and Prices (incl. G6400)

The Intel Core i9-10900K and i5-10600K, based on a refined 14nm "Comet Lake" architecture, introduce 10-core/20-thread and 6-core/12-thread options requiring new LGA1200 motherboards. While the i9-10900K delivers top-tier gaming performance with speeds up to 5.3 GHz, the i5-10600K acts as a high-value, high-performance alternative. Pros include unrivaled gaming frame rates for the...Read more

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tweakers.net
01/09/2021
Desktop Best Buy Guide - September 2021: Intel Pentium Gold G6400 Review

The September 2021 Tweakers Desktop Best Buy Guide adapted to severe hardware shortages by comparing custom-built PCs with pre-built systems, prioritizing accessibility in a volatile market. Focusing on budget, 1080p gaming, and 1440p gaming setups, the guide highlights the 1080p build's excellent value (pro) using an Intel Core i5-11400, despite limited component availability...Read more

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