Pentium Gold G6400 vs Core i5-10210Y

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10210Y

#417

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

568%

#418

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

560%

#419

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

514%

#420

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

512%

#421

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

507%

#423

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

490%

#424

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

469%

#425

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

469%

#426

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

456%

#429

Core i5-10210Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i5-10210Y shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Pentium Gold G6400	Core i5-10210Y
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-Y (2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium Gold G6400	Core i5-10210Y
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 G6400 Benchmark Check

Core i5-10210Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold G6400 and Core i5-10210Y

Pentium Gold G6400

The Pentium Gold G6400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,106 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-10210Y

The Core i5-10210Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1377. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,131 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold G6400 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-10210Y offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-10210Y has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6400 versus 4 GHz on the Core i5-10210Y — identical boost frequencies (base: 4 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Pentium Gold G6400 uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-10210Y uses Comet Lake-Y (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G6400 scores 4,106 against the Core i5-10210Y's 4,131 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-10210Y. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G6400 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-10210Y.

Feature	Pentium Gold G6400	Core i5-10210Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+300%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	6 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Comet Lake-Y (2019)
PassMark	4,106	4,131
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,079
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,380

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold G6400 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-10210Y uses UTFCBGA1377 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Gold G6400	Core i5-10210Y
Socket	LGA1200	UTFCBGA1377
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR3 2133 MHz
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	10

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Gold G6400) / true (Core i5-10210Y). The Core i5-10210Y includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 615), while the Pentium Gold G6400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10210Y targets Mobile Low Power.