Core i5-670 vs Pentium G4400
Core i5-670
Pentium G4400
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-670 is positioned at rank 1013 and the Pentium G4400 is on rank 499, so the Pentium G4400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-670
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-670 | Pentium G4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($85) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-670 | Pentium G4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+18%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($85) |
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 Core i5-670 and Pentium G4400
Core i5-670
The Core i5-670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.46 GHz, with boost up to 3.73 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,553 points. Launch price was $252.
Pentium G4400
The Pentium G4400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,562 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
The Core i5-670 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G4400's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.73 GHz on the Core i5-670 versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G4400 — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-670 (base: 3.46 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-670 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium G4400 uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-670 scores 2,553 against the Pentium G4400's 2,562 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G4400. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-670 vs 3 MB on the Pentium G4400.
| Feature | Core i5-670 | Pentium G4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.73 GHz+13% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.46 GHz+5% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+33% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Clarkdale (2010−2011) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,553 | 2,562 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 638 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-670 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G4400 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-670 | Pentium G4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-670) / not specified (Pentium G4400). The Core i5-670 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics), while the Pentium G4400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-670 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-670 rivals Phenom II X4 955.
| Feature | Core i5-670 | Pentium G4400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-670 launched at $284 MSRP, while the Pentium G4400 debuted at $64. At current prices ($100 vs $85), the Pentium G4400 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-670 delivers 25.5 pts/$ vs 30.1 pts/$ for the Pentium G4400 — making the Pentium G4400 the 16.6% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-670 | Pentium G4400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $284 | $64-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $85-15% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.5 | 30.1+18% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2015 |
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