Pentium Gold G5400T vs FX-4320

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold G5400T

2 / 4

3,156

+0.2%

3,150

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 FX-4320

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

24739%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

23376%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

16973%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5113%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4050%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3543%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2029%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2003%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1824%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1823%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1803%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1754%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1730%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1723%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1707%

#950

FX-4320

MSRP: $250|Avg: $100

100%

#951

Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition

MSRP: $990|Avg: $150

100%

#952

Celeron E1200

MSRP: $53|Avg: $98

100%

#954

Core i5-660

MSRP: $196|Avg: $150

99%

#955

Athlon II X2 250

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

98%

#956

Core i3-2120T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $38

98%

#957

Phenom II X3 720

MSRP: $130|Avg: $64

98%

#958

Pentium E6300

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

98%

#959

Core i5-661

MSRP: $196|Avg: $40

97%

#960

Core i5-750

MSRP: $210|Avg: $30

96%

#961

Core i3-4150

MSRP: $281|Avg: $70

96%

#962

Core i3-2100T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $127

96%

#963

Pentium E2210

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

95%

#964

Core i3-560

MSRP: $138|Avg: $10

94%

#965

Core i3-550

MSRP: $138|Avg: $5

94%

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	Pentium Gold G5400T	FX-4320
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-4320 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold G5400T	FX-4320
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)

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 G5400T Benchmark Check

FX-4320 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold G5400T and FX-4320

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.

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.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold G5400T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-4320 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-4320 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5400T versus 4.1 GHz on the FX-4320 — a 27.8% clock advantage for the FX-4320 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Pentium Gold G5400T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the FX-4320 uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G5400T scores 3,156 against the FX-4320's 3,150 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium Gold G5400T. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G5400T vs 4096 kB on the FX-4320.

Feature	Pentium Gold G5400T	FX-4320
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	4.1 GHz+32%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz	4 GHz+29%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4096 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	4096 kB+1500%
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Vishera (2012−2015)
PassMark	3,156	3,150

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold G5400T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-4320 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.