Core i7-2710QE vs Pentium Gold G5420
Core i7-2710QE
Pentium Gold G5420
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core i7-2710QE is positioned at rank #1084 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 i7-2710QE
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-2710QE | Pentium Gold G5420 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-2710QE | Pentium Gold G5420 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i7-2710QE and Pentium Gold G5420
Core i7-2710QE
The Core i7-2710QE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,749 points. Launch price was $378.
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.
Processing Power
The Core i7-2710QE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Gold G5420 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-2710QE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i7-2710QE versus 3.8 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5420 — a 23.5% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G5420 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i7-2710QE uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Gold G5420 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-2710QE scores 3,749 against the Pentium Gold G5420's 3,700 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i7-2710QE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 604 vs 764, a 23.4% lead for the Pentium Gold G5420 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-2710QE vs 4 MB on the Pentium Gold G5420.
| Feature | Core i7-2710QE | Pentium Gold G5420 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.8 GHz+81% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,749+1% | 3,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 604 | 764+26% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,515 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-2710QE uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), 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 i7-2710QE versus DDR4-2400 on the Pentium Gold G5420 — the Pentium Gold G5420 supports 28.6% 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 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-2710QE) vs 16 (Pentium Gold G5420) — the Core i7-2710QE offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,QM67 (Core i7-2710QE) and H310,B360,B365,H370,Z370,Z390 (Pentium Gold G5420).
| Feature | Core i7-2710QE | Pentium Gold G5420 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-2710QE) vs VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Pentium Gold G5420). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 3000 (Core i7-2710QE) 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 i7-2710QE targets Embedded/Industrial, Pentium Gold G5420 targets Office. Direct competitor: Core i7-2710QE rivals Embedded R-Series.
| Feature | Core i7-2710QE | Pentium Gold G5420 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 3000 | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | Embedded/Industrial | Office |
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