Pentium Gold G5400 vs Core i5-7287U

Pentium Gold G5400

2 Cores4 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2018

Core i5-7287U

2 Cores4 Thrd28 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold G5400

2 / 4

3,735

0.0%

3,743

+0.2%

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7287U

#668

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

941%

#669

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

927%

#670

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

851%

#671

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

847%

#672

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

839%

#674

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

811%

#675

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

777%

#676

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

776%

#677

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

755%

#680

Core i5-7287U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i5-7287U shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Pentium Gold G5400	Core i5-7287U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium Gold G5400	Core i5-7287U
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.

Pentium Gold G5400 Benchmark Check

Core i5-7287U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold G5400 and Core i5-7287U

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.

Core i5-7287U

The Core i5-7287U 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,743 points. Launch price was $304.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium Gold G5400 and Core i5-7287U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5400 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-7287U — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Pentium Gold G5400 uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-7287U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G5400 scores 3,735 against the Core i5-7287U's 3,743 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-7287U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G5400 vs 4 MB on the Core i5-7287U.

Feature	Pentium Gold G5400	Core i5-7287U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+12%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	3,735	3,743

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold G5400 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-7287U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Pentium Gold G5400 versus 2133 on the Core i5-7287U — the Core i5-7287U supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium Gold G5400 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium Gold G5400) vs 12 (Core i5-7287U) — the Pentium Gold G5400 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium Gold G5400	Core i5-7287U
Socket	LGA1151	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	2133+53225%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+209715100%	32
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+33%	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Pentium Gold G5400) vs true (Core i5-7287U). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Pentium Gold G5400) and Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 (Core i5-7287U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Gold G5400 targets Budget, Core i5-7287U targets Mobile.