Core i5-10210U vs Pentium Gold G7400E

Core i5-10210U

4 Cores8 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2019

Pentium Gold G7400E

2 Cores4 Thrd46 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-10210U

4 / 8

6,071

0.0%

6,134

+1.0%

About PassMark

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 Core i5-10210U is positioned at rank #868 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10210U

#856

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1435%

#857

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1414%

#858

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1298%

#859

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1293%

#860

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1281%

#862

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1237%

#863

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1186%

#864

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1184%

#865

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1152%

#868

Core i5-10210U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

99%

#877

Microsoft SQ1

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

98%

#879

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

98%

#883

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-10210U leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium Gold G7400E is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-10210U	Pentium Gold G7400E
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-10210U	Pentium Gold G7400E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-10210U Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold G7400E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10210U and Pentium Gold G7400E

Core i5-10210U

The Core i5-10210U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,071 points. Launch price was $149.

Pentium Gold G7400E

The Pentium Gold G7400E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,134 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-10210U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Gold G7400E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-10210U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-10210U versus 3.6 GHz on the Pentium Gold G7400E — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-10210U (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-10210U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold G7400E uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10210U scores 6,071 against the Pentium Gold G7400E's 6,134 — a 1% lead for the Pentium Gold G7400E. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-10210U	Pentium Gold G7400E
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+17%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	3.6 GHz+125%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	6,071	6,134+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	3,814
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,960
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,131

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10210U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G7400E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-10210U	Pentium Gold G7400E
Socket	FCBGA1528	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-10210U) / VT-x, VT-d (Pentium Gold G7400E). The Pentium Gold G7400E includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 710), while the Core i5-10210U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Gold G7400E targets Embedded.