Core i5-8250U vs Pentium Gold G7400E
Core i5-8250U
Pentium Gold G7400E
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. The Core i5-8250U is positioned at rank #860 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8250U
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-8250U | Pentium Gold G7400E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-8250U | Pentium Gold G7400E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core i5-8250U and Pentium Gold G7400E
Core i5-8250U
The Core i5-8250U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 6,158 points. Launch price was $297.
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.
Processing Power
The Core i5-8250U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Gold G7400E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-8250U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-8250U versus 3.6 GHz on the Pentium Gold G7400E — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G7400E (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-8250U uses the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold G7400E uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8250U scores 6,158 against the Pentium Gold G7400E's 6,134 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-8250U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,127 vs 1,960, a 54% lead for the Pentium Gold G7400E that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i5-8250U | Pentium Gold G7400E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| 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 | Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 6,158 | 6,134 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,814 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,127 | 1,960+74% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,131 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-8250U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G7400E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Core i5-8250U versus DDR5-4800 on the Pentium Gold G7400E — the Pentium Gold G7400E supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium Gold G7400E supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-8250U) vs 20 (Pentium Gold G7400E) — the Pentium Gold G7400E offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Kaby Lake-R (Core i5-8250U) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,W680,Q670,B760,H770,Z790 (Pentium Gold G7400E).
| Feature | Core i5-8250U | Pentium Gold G7400E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR5-4800+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 20+67% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8250U) vs VT-x, VT-d (Pentium Gold G7400E). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 620 (Core i5-8250U) and Intel UHD Graphics 710 (Pentium Gold G7400E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8250U targets Mainstream Laptop, Pentium Gold G7400E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-8250U rivals Ryzen 5 2500U.
| Feature | Core i5-8250U | Pentium Gold G7400E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 620 | Intel UHD Graphics 710 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | Embedded |
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