Pentium Gold G5400 vs Core i7-7560U

Pentium Gold G5400

2 Cores4 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2018

Core i7-7560U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold G5400

2 / 4

3,735

0.0%

3,760

+0.7%

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 i7-7560U

#774

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1170%

#775

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1153%

#776

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1059%

#777

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1054%

#778

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1044%

#780

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1008%

#781

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

967%

#782

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

965%

#783

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

939%

#786

Core i7-7560U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

98%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

#800

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-7560U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium Gold G5400 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium Gold G5400	Core i7-7560U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior 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 i7-7560U
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 i7-7560U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold G5400 and Core i7-7560U

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 i7-7560U

The Core i7-7560U 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,760 points. Launch price was $415.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium Gold G5400 and Core i7-7560U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5400 versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-7560U — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-7560U (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Pentium Gold G5400 uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-7560U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G5400 scores 3,735 against the Core i7-7560U's 3,760 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-7560U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G5400 vs 4 MB on the Core i7-7560U.

Feature	Pentium Gold G5400	Core i7-7560U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.8 GHz+3%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+54%	2.4 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	3,760

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold G5400 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-7560U 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 i7-7560U — the Core i7-7560U 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 i7-7560U) — the Pentium Gold G5400 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium Gold G5400	Core i7-7560U
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 i7-7560U). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Pentium Gold G5400) and Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 (Core i7-7560U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Gold G5400 targets Budget, Core i7-7560U targets Mobile.