Atom C3708 vs Pentium Gold G5400
Atom C3708
Pentium Gold G5400
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Atom C3708 is positioned at rank #615 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom C3708
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom C3708 | Pentium Gold G5400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom C3708 | Pentium Gold G5400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Atom C3708 and Pentium Gold G5400
Atom C3708
The Atom C3708 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1310. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR4: 2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,750 points. Launch price was $209.
Pentium Gold G5400
The Pentium Gold G5400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,735 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
The Atom C3708 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Gold G5400 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Atom C3708 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Atom C3708 versus 3.7 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5400 — a 74.1% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G5400 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Atom C3708 uses the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold G5400 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Atom C3708 scores 3,750 against the Pentium Gold G5400's 3,735 — a 0.4% lead for the Atom C3708. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Atom C3708 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G5400.
| Feature | Atom C3708 | Pentium Gold G5400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+300% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz+118% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz+118% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB+300% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+6300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont (2016−2017) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,750 | 3,735 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom C3708 uses the FCBGA1310 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G5400 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2133 memory speed. The Atom C3708 supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Atom C3708 | Pentium Gold G5400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1310 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB+300% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom C3708) / VT-x (Pentium Gold G5400). The Pentium Gold G5400 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Atom C3708 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Gold G5400 targets Budget.
| Feature | Atom C3708 | Pentium Gold G5400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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