FX-4350 vs Pentium Gold G5400T

FX-4350

4 Cores4 Thrd125 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2013

Pentium Gold G5400T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-4350

4 / 4

3,184

+0.9%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium Gold G5400T

2 / 4

3,156

0.0%

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-4350 is positioned at rank #660 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 FX-4350

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11943%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11285%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8194%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2468%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1955%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1710%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

980%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

967%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

880%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

880%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

870%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

847%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

835%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

832%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

824%

#390

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $1247

98%

#660

FX-4350

MSRP: $122|Avg: $140

100%

#661

Core i5-3570T

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

100%

#662

Core i5-6600K

MSRP: $242|Avg: $105

100%

#663

Core i5-4440

MSRP: $184|Avg: $101

100%

#664

Core i3-4370

MSRP: $149|Avg: $41

99%

#665

Core i5-7500T

MSRP: $202|Avg: $130

99%

#666

Core i5-4670

MSRP: $213|Avg: $65

99%

#667

Core i5-7400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $78

99%

#668

Core i5-4570S

MSRP: $195|Avg: $40

99%

#669

Pentium G2010

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

98%

#671

Core i5-6500TE

MSRP: $192|Avg: $60

98%

#673

Core i5-4430

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

98%

#674

Celeron G550T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

98%

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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Gold G5400T (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	FX-4350	Pentium Gold G5400T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($140)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-4350 (2013) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	FX-4350	Pentium Gold G5400T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($140)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

FX-4350 Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold G5400T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-4350 and Pentium Gold G5400T

FX-4350

The FX-4350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,184 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.

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Processing Power

The FX-4350 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold G5400T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the FX-4350 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the FX-4350 versus 3.1 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5400T — a 32.4% clock advantage for the FX-4350 (base: 4.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The FX-4350 uses the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Gold G5400T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-4350 scores 3,184 against the Pentium Gold G5400T's 3,156 — a 0.9% lead for the FX-4350.

Feature	FX-4350	Pentium Gold G5400T
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+39%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	4.2 GHz+35%	3.1 GHz
L3 Cache	—	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	3,184	3,156
Geekbench 6 Single	504	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,289	—

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Memory & Platform

The FX-4350 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold G5400T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.