Pentium Gold G5400T
VS
Ryzen Embedded R1305G

Pentium Gold G5400T vs Ryzen Embedded R1305G

Intel

Pentium Gold G5400T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2018
VS
AMD

Ryzen Embedded R1305G

2 Cores4 Thrd8 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2020

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. 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 Ryzen Embedded R1305G

#844
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1400%
#845
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1380%
#846
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1267%
#847
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1261%
#848
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1250%
#850
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1207%
#851
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1157%
#852
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1155%
#853
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1124%
#856
Ryzen Embedded R1305G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
100%
#863
Pentium Dual Core T2390
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
98%
#867
Core i7-1160G7
MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium Gold G5400T delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen Embedded R1305G in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightPentium Gold G5400TRyzen Embedded R1305G
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightPentium Gold G5400TRyzen Embedded R1305G
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold G5400T and Ryzen Embedded R1305G

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen Embedded R1305G

The Ryzen Embedded R1305G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,142 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the Pentium Gold G5400T and Ryzen Embedded R1305G share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5400T versus 2.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1305G — a 10.2% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G5400T (base: 3.1 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Pentium Gold G5400T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded R1305G uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G5400T scores 3,156 against the Ryzen Embedded R1305G's 3,142 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium Gold G5400T. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

FeaturePentium Gold G5400TRyzen Embedded R1305G
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
2 / 4
Boost Clock
3.1 GHz+11%
2.8 GHz
Base Clock
3.1 GHz+107%
1.5 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
512 kB (per core)+100%
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark
3,156
3,142
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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold G5400T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded R1305G uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePentium Gold G5400TRyzen Embedded R1305G
Socket
LGA1151
FP5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0