Pentium Gold G6400T vs Core i7-8500Y
Pentium Gold G6400T
Core i7-8500Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8500Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Gold G6400T | Core i7-8500Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Gold G6400T | Core i7-8500Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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 G6400T and Core i7-8500Y
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 i7-8500Y
The Core i7-8500Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,590 points. Launch price was $393.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Gold G6400T and Core i7-8500Y share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. The Core i7-8500Y is built on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G6400T scores 3,544 against the Core i7-8500Y's 3,590 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i7-8500Y. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium Gold G6400T vs 4 MB on the Core i7-8500Y.
| Feature | Pentium Gold G6400T | Core i7-8500Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+127% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) |
| PassMark | 3,544 | 3,590+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Gold G6400T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-8500Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Gold G6400T | Core i7-8500Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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