Pentium Gold G7400 vs Core i7-4770S

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 i7-4770S

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14086%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13310%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9664%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2911%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2306%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2017%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1155%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1140%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1038%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1038%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1027%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

999%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

985%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

981%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

972%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

100%

#745

Core i7-4770S

MSRP: $305|Avg: $35

100%

#747

Core i5-6400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $40

100%

#748

Core i5-3570K

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

100%

#749

Athlon II X3 455

MSRP: $88|Avg: $15

100%

#750

Core i5-3570S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $59

99%

#751

Core i7-3770

MSRP: $294|Avg: $60

99%

#752

Pentium G2120

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

99%

#753

Core i5-3340S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $25

98%

#754

Celeron G1101

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

98%

#755

FX-8150

MSRP: $245|Avg: $50

98%

#756

Pentium G3240

MSRP: $89|Avg: $126

98%

#757

Core i5-3550S

MSRP: $205|Avg: $100

98%

#758

FX-8140

MSRP: $225|Avg: $120

98%

#759

Athlon X2 450

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

98%

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 G7400 (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Gold G7400	Core i7-4770S
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($35)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4770S (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold G7400	Core i7-4770S
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($35)

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 G7400 Benchmark Check

Core i7-4770S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold G7400 and Core i7-4770S

Pentium Gold G7400

The Pentium Gold G7400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 6,709 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-4770S

The Core i7-4770S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,749 points. Launch price was $329.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold G7400 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-4770S offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-4770S has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Pentium Gold G7400 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4770S — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-4770S (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Pentium Gold G7400 uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-4770S uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G7400 scores 6,709 against the Core i7-4770S's 6,749 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-4770S. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G7400 vs 8192 kB (total) on the Core i7-4770S.

Feature	Pentium Gold G7400	Core i7-4770S
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.9 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+19%	3.1 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8192 kB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	6,709	6,749

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold G7400 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-4770S uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.