Core i7-7600U vs Pentium Gold G5400

Core i7-7600U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2017

Pentium Gold G5400

2 Cores4 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-7600U

2 / 4

3,687

0.0%

3,735

+1.3%

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 i7-7600U is positioned at rank #604 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 i7-7600U

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#592

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

796%

#593

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

784%

#594

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

720%

#595

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

717%

#596

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

710%

#598

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

686%

#599

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

657%

#600

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

656%

#601

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

639%

#604

Core i7-7600U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#608

Ryzen AI 5 330

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

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 Trade-off: The Core i7-7600U leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium Gold G5400 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-7600U	Pentium Gold G5400
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-7600U	Pentium Gold G5400
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 i7-7600U Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold G5400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-7600U and Pentium Gold G5400

Core i7-7600U

The Core i7-7600U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,687 points. Launch price was $393.

Pentium Gold G5400

The Pentium Gold G5400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,735 points. Launch price was $64.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-7600U and Pentium Gold G5400 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-7600U versus 3.7 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5400 — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-7600U (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i7-7600U uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold G5400 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-7600U scores 3,687 against the Pentium Gold G5400's 3,735 — a 1.3% lead for the Pentium Gold G5400. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i7-7600U vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G5400.

Feature	Core i7-7600U	Pentium Gold G5400
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+5%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	3.7 GHz+32%
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	3,687	3,735+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-7600U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G5400 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-7600U	Pentium Gold G5400
Socket	BGA1356	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-7600U) / VT-x (Pentium Gold G5400). The Pentium Gold G5400 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Core i7-7600U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Gold G5400 targets Budget.