CPU
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Pentium Gold G6405T
Core i5-4210H
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 i5-4210H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Gold G6405T | Core i5-4210H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Gold G6405T | Core i5-4210H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G6405T and Core i5-4210H
Pentium Gold G6405T
The Pentium Gold G6405T 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 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 3,095 points. Launch price was $64.
Core i5-4210H
The Core i5-4210H 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,084 points. Launch price was $225.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Gold G6405T and Core i5-4210H share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6405T versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-4210H — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Pentium Gold G6405T uses the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4210H uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G6405T scores 3,095 against the Core i5-4210H's 3,084 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium Gold G6405T. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G6405T vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4210H.
| Feature | Pentium Gold G6405T | Core i5-4210H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+21% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+33% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-R (2021) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,095 | 3,084 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,020 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,916 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Gold G6405T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4210H uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Gold G6405T | Core i5-4210H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | BGA1364 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Gold G6405T) / VT-x (Core i5-4210H). The Core i5-4210H includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Pentium Gold G6405T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4210H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i5-4210H rivals Ryzen 5 3550H.
| Feature | Pentium Gold G6405T | Core i5-4210H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
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