Core i5-4460T vs Pentium Gold G5420

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.

Core i5-4460T vs Pentium Gold G5420 FPS Benchmarks

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Core i5-4460T vs Pentium Gold G5420: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Core i5-4460T

2014

Why buy it

✅+5.6% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 54W, a 19W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,651 vs 3,700).
❌Launch MSRP is still $187 MSRP, while Pentium Gold G5420 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Pentium Gold G5420

2019

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (764 vs 807).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌54.3% higher power demand at 54W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-4460T better than Pentium Gold G5420?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Core i5-4460T is ahead with a 0.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Pentium Gold G5420 pulls ahead with 1.3% better PassMark. Core i5-4460T also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Pentium Gold G5420 is the stronger fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-4460T is the better buy right now. Core i5-4460T comes in at an unclear MSRP at $187 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 0.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Pentium Gold G5420 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.3% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (19.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Pentium Gold G5420 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2014) and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 4 threads instead of 4/4. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Core i5-4460T vs Pentium Gold G5420 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Core i5-4460T

The Core i5-4460T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,651 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium Gold G5420

The Pentium Gold G5420 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,700 points. Launch price was $64.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4460T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold G5420 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-4460T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-4460T versus 3.8 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5420 — a 33.8% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G5420 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-4460T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Gold G5420 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4460T scores 3,651 against the Pentium Gold G5420's 3,700 — a 1.3% lead for the Pentium Gold G5420. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 807 vs 764, a 5.5% lead for the Core i5-4460T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-4460T vs 4 MB on the Pentium Gold G5420.

Feature	Core i5-4460T	Pentium Gold G5420
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz	3.8 GHz+41%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	3.8 GHz+100%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	3,651	3,700+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	807+6%	764
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,515

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4460T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G5420 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Core i5-4460T versus DDR4-2400 on the Pentium Gold G5420 — the Pentium Gold G5420 supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium Gold G5420 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H81,H87,Z87,Q87,H97,Z97 (Core i5-4460T) and H310,B360,B365,H370,Z370,Z390 (Pentium Gold G5420).

Feature	Core i5-4460T	Pentium Gold G5420
Socket	LGA1150	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR4-2400+50%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	64 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4460T) vs VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Pentium Gold G5420). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4600 (Core i5-4460T) and Intel UHD Graphics 610 (Pentium Gold G5420) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4460T targets Low Power Desktop, Pentium Gold G5420 targets Office. Direct competitor: Core i5-4460T rivals A8-7600.

Feature	Core i5-4460T	Pentium Gold G5420
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4600	Intel UHD Graphics 610
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x / VT-d / EPT
Target Use	Low Power Desktop	Office