CPU
GPU
Pentium G4620
Pentium Gold G5400
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 Pentium G4620 is positioned at rank #471 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.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4620
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4620 | Pentium Gold G5400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($154) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4620 | Pentium Gold G5400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($154) | ✅ 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 Pentium G4620 and Pentium Gold G5400
Pentium G4620
The Pentium G4620 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 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,761 points. Launch price was $100.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G4620 and Pentium Gold G5400 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Pentium G4620 versus 3.7 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5400 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Pentium G4620 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold G5400 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4620 scores 3,761 against the Pentium Gold G5400's 3,735 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium G4620. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G4620 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G5400.
| Feature | Pentium G4620 | Pentium Gold G5400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 4 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,761 | 3,735 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Pentium G4620 | Pentium Gold G5400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | 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 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G4620) / VT-x (Pentium Gold G5400). The Pentium Gold G5400 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Pentium G4620 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Gold G5400 targets Budget.
| Feature | Pentium G4620 | Pentium Gold G5400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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