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FX-4320
Pentium Gold G5400T
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 FX-4320 is positioned at rank #950 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-4320 | Pentium Gold G5400T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-4320 | Pentium Gold G5400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FX-4320 and Pentium Gold G5400T
FX-4320
The FX-4320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4096 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 3,150 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium Gold G5400T
The Pentium Gold G5400T 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 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,156 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
The FX-4320 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold G5400T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-4320 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the FX-4320 versus 3.1 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5400T — a 27.8% clock advantage for the FX-4320 (base: 4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The FX-4320 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Gold G5400T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-4320 scores 3,150 against the Pentium Gold G5400T's 3,156 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium Gold G5400T. L3 cache: 4096 kB on the FX-4320 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G5400T.
| Feature | FX-4320 | Pentium Gold G5400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+32% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+29% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4096 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Vishera (2012−2015) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,150 | 3,156 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-4320 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold G5400T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-4320 | Pentium Gold G5400T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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