Pentium Gold G6400T vs Core i3-8130U

Pentium Gold G6400T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WW2020

Core i3-8130U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold G6400T

2 / 4

3,544

+0.7%

3,521

0.0%

Core i7-3689Y

Celeron G3920

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

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 i3-8130U

#1012

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2342%

#1013

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2307%

#1014

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2118%

#1015

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2109%

#1016

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2089%

#1018

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2018%

#1019

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1935%

#1020

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1931%

#1021

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1879%

#1024

Core i3-8130U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

99%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

99%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

98%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

98%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

96%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

95%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

93%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-8130U leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium Gold G6400T is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium Gold G6400T	Core i3-8130U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium Gold G6400T	Core i3-8130U
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 G6400T Benchmark Check

Core i3-8130U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold G6400T and Core i3-8130U

Pentium Gold G6400T

The Pentium Gold G6400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 3,544 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-8130U

The Core i3-8130U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,521 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium Gold G6400T and Core i3-8130U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. The Core i3-8130U is built on the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G6400T scores 3,544 against the Core i3-8130U's 3,521 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium Gold G6400T. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium Gold G6400T vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-8130U.

Feature	Pentium Gold G6400T	Core i3-8130U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+55%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB Intel® Smart Cache	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019)
PassMark	3,544	3,521
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,050

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold G6400T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-8130U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Gold G6400T	Core i3-8130U
Socket	LGA1200	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Gold G6400T) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-8130U). The Core i3-8130U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 620), while the Pentium Gold G6400T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8130U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-8130U rivals Ryzen 3 2200U.