Pentium Gold G6405T vs FX-4170

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold G6405T

2 / 4

3,095

0.0%

Core i5-520M

Core 2 Duo T7250

Core i3-3245

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

3,121

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 FX-4170

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

15680%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

14816%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10758%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3241%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2567%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2246%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1286%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1269%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1156%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1156%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1143%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1112%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1096%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1092%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1082%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

99%

#394

Ryzen 3 2200GE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#796

FX-4170

MSRP: $157|Avg: $23

100%

#798

Athlon II X3 415e

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

99%

#799

Core i5-2300

MSRP: $177|Avg: $17

99%

#800

Core i7-4820K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $40

99%

#802

Core i7-3770K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $75

98%

#803

Core i5-4460T

MSRP: $187|Avg: $30

98%

#804

Core i3-3220

MSRP: $117|Avg: $88

98%

#805

Core i7-3770T

MSRP: $278|Avg: $105

98%

#807

Core i5-7442EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

97%

#808

Pentium G620

MSRP: $64|Avg: $12

97%

#809

Pentium G645T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

97%

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 G6405T (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Gold G6405T	FX-4170
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($23)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-4170 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold G6405T	FX-4170
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($23)

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 G6405T Benchmark Check

FX-4170 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold G6405T and FX-4170

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.

FX-4170

The FX-4170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 February 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,121 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold G6405T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-4170 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-4170 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6405T versus 4.3 GHz on the FX-4170 — a 20.5% clock advantage for the FX-4170 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The Pentium Gold G6405T uses the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the FX-4170 uses Zambezi (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G6405T scores 3,095 against the FX-4170's 3,121 — a 0.8% lead for the FX-4170. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G6405T vs 8192 kB on the FX-4170.

Feature	Pentium Gold G6405T	FX-4170
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.3 GHz+23%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	4.2 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8192 kB+100%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	4096 kB+1500%
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-R (2021)	Zambezi (2011−2012)
PassMark	3,095	3,121

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold G6405T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-4170 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.