Pentium Gold G6405 vs Core i3-4370

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 i3-4370

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12049%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11385%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8267%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2490%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1973%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1726%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

988%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

975%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

888%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

888%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

878%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

855%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

843%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

839%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

832%

#390

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $1247

99%

#664

Core i3-4370

MSRP: $149|Avg: $41

100%

#665

Core i5-7500T

MSRP: $202|Avg: $130

100%

#666

Core i5-7400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $78

100%

#667

Core i5-4670

MSRP: $213|Avg: $65

100%

#668

Core i5-4570S

MSRP: $195|Avg: $40

99%

#669

Pentium G2010

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

99%

#671

Core i5-6500TE

MSRP: $192|Avg: $60

99%

#673

Celeron G550T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

99%

#674

Core i5-4430

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

99%

#675

Pentium G2130

MSRP: $75|Avg: $8

99%

#677

Core i7-6700K

MSRP: $350|Avg: $142

99%

#678

Core i5-4460S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $50

99%

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 G6405 (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Gold G6405	Core i3-4370
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($41)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-4370 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold G6405	Core i3-4370
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($41)

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 G6405 Benchmark Check

Core i3-4370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold G6405 and Core i3-4370

Pentium Gold G6405

The Pentium Gold G6405 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 3,817 points. Launch price was $64.

Core i3-4370

The Core i3-4370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,854 points. Launch price was $242.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium Gold G6405 and Core i3-4370 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6405 versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-4370 — a 7.6% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G6405 (base: 4.1 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Pentium Gold G6405 uses the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-4370 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G6405 scores 3,817 against the Core i3-4370's 3,854 — a 1% lead for the Core i3-4370. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium Gold G6405	Core i3-4370
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+8%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	4.1 GHz+8%	3.8 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-R (2021)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	3,817	3,854
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	2,454
Geekbench 6 Single	—	904
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,071

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold G6405 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-4370 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Gold G6405	Core i3-4370
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Gold G6405) / true (Core i3-4370). The Core i3-4370 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4600), while the Pentium Gold G6405 requires a dedicated GPU.