Core i5-8350U vs Pentium Gold G7400E

Core i5-8350U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2017

Pentium Gold G7400E

2 Cores4 Thrd46 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-8350U

4 / 8

6,102

0.0%

6,134

+0.5%

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 i5-8350U is positioned at rank #866 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 i5-8350U

#854

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1428%

#855

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1407%

#856

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1291%

#857

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1286%

#858

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1274%

#860

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1230%

#861

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1180%

#862

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1178%

#863

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1146%

#866

Core i5-8350U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|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%

#881

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

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 Analysis: Based on specifications, the Pentium Gold G7400E shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i5-8350U	Pentium Gold G7400E
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
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 i5-8350U	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 i5-8350U Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold G7400E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8350U and Pentium Gold G7400E

Core i5-8350U

The Core i5-8350U 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 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 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. Passmark benchmark score: 6,102 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.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-8350U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Gold G7400E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-8350U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-8350U versus 3.6 GHz on the Pentium Gold G7400E — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-8350U 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 i5-8350U scores 6,102 against the Pentium Gold G7400E's 6,134 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium Gold G7400E. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-8350U	Pentium Gold G7400E
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	3.6 GHz+112%
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	6,102	6,134
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	3,814
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,960
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,131

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-8350U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G7400E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-8350U	Pentium Gold G7400E
Socket	BGA1356	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 i5-8350U) / VT-x, VT-d (Pentium Gold G7400E). The Pentium Gold G7400E includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 710), while the Core i5-8350U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Gold G7400E targets Embedded.