Core i7-8500Y vs Pentium Gold G6400T

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 i7-8500Y is positioned at rank #1035 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 i7-8500Y

#1023

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2451%

#1024

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2415%

#1025

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2217%

#1026

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2207%

#1027

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2187%

#1029

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2112%

#1030

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2025%

#1031

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2022%

#1032

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1967%

#1035

Core i7-8500Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

99%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

98%

#1042

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

#1043

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

97%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

94%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

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 Leadership: The Core i7-8500Y delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium Gold G6400T in both compute-intensive tasks (1.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-8500Y	Pentium Gold G6400T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-8500Y	Pentium Gold G6400T
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 i7-8500Y Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold G6400T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8500Y and Pentium Gold G6400T

Core i7-8500Y

The Core i7-8500Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,590 points. Launch price was $393.

Pentium Gold G6400T

The Pentium Gold G6400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 3,544 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-8500Y and Pentium Gold G6400T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. The Core i7-8500Y is built on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-8500Y scores 3,590 against the Pentium Gold G6400T's 3,544 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i7-8500Y. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i7-8500Y vs 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium Gold G6400T.

Feature	Core i7-8500Y	Pentium Gold G6400T
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	3.4 GHz+127%
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	512 kB	—
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021)	—
PassMark	3,590+1%	3,544

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8500Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G6400T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.