Core i5-4210H vs Pentium Gold G6405T

Core i5-4210H

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2014

Pentium Gold G6405T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4210H

2 / 4

3,084

0.0%

Core i5-520M

Core 2 Extreme X9100

Pentium G4500T

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

3,095

+0.4%

Core i5-520M

Core 2 Duo T7250

Core i3-3245

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

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 i5-4210H is positioned at rank #1003 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 i5-4210H

#991

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2140%

#992

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2109%

#993

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1936%

#994

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1927%

#995

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1909%

#997

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1844%

#998

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1768%

#999

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1765%

#1000

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1718%

#1003

Core i5-4210H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

100%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1009

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#1010

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

99%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

99%

#1012

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

98%

#1013

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

97%

#1014

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

96%

#1015

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

96%

#1016

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

96%

#1017

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

95%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

95%

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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Gold G6405T (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-4210H	Pentium Gold G6405T
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4210H (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-4210H	Pentium Gold G6405T
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 i5-4210H Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold G6405T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4210H and Pentium Gold G6405T

Core i5-4210H

The Core i5-4210H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,084 points. Launch price was $225.

Pentium Gold G6405T

The Pentium Gold G6405T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 3,095 points. Launch price was $64.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-4210H and Pentium Gold G6405T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-4210H versus 3.5 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6405T — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-4210H uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Gold G6405T uses Comet Lake-R (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4210H scores 3,084 against the Pentium Gold G6405T's 3,095 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium Gold G6405T. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4210H vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G6405T.

Feature	Core i5-4210H	Pentium Gold G6405T
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.5 GHz+21%
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Comet Lake-R (2021)
PassMark	3,084	3,095
Geekbench 6 Single	1,020	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,916	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4210H uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G6405T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-4210H	Pentium Gold G6405T
Socket	BGA1364	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Core i5-4210H) / not specified (Pentium Gold G6405T). The Core i5-4210H includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Pentium Gold G6405T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4210H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-4210H rivals Ryzen 5 3550H.