Pentium Gold G7400E vs FX-8370
Pentium Gold G7400E
FX-8370
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Gold G7400E | FX-8370 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Gold G7400E | FX-8370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
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 G7400E and FX-8370
Pentium Gold G7400E
The Pentium Gold G7400E 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,134 points. Launch price was $69.
FX-8370
The FX-8370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,184 points. Launch price was $199.
Processing Power
The Pentium Gold G7400E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-8370 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8370 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Pentium Gold G7400E versus 4.3 GHz on the FX-8370 — a 17.7% clock advantage for the FX-8370 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Pentium Gold G7400E uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the FX-8370 uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G7400E scores 6,134 against the FX-8370's 6,184 — a 0.8% lead for the FX-8370. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 3,814 vs 3,800 (0.4% advantage for the Pentium Gold G7400E). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,960 vs 520, a 116.1% lead for the Pentium Gold G7400E that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 4,131 vs 2,050 (67.3% advantage for the Pentium Gold G7400E).
| Feature | Pentium Gold G7400E | FX-8370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 8 / 8+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.3 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 8192 kB+540% |
| Process | 10 nm-69% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Vishera (2012−2015) |
| PassMark | 6,134 | 6,184 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,814 | 3,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,960+277% | 520 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,131+102% | 2,050 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Gold G7400E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the FX-8370 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Pentium Gold G7400E versus DDR3-1866 on the FX-8370 — the Pentium Gold G7400E supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium Gold G7400E supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,W680,Q670,B760,H770,Z790 (Pentium Gold G7400E) and 970,990FX,990X (FX-8370).
| Feature | Pentium Gold G7400E | FX-8370 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+150% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+67% | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the FX-8370 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Pentium Gold G7400E) vs AMD-V (FX-8370). The Pentium Gold G7400E includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 710), while the FX-8370 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Gold G7400E targets Embedded, FX-8370 targets Legacy Gaming. Direct competitor: FX-8370 rivals Core i5-6400.
| Feature | Pentium Gold G7400E | FX-8370 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 710 | None |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Embedded | Legacy Gaming |
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