Pentium Gold G7400T vs FX-8150

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold G7400T

2 / 4

5,274

0.0%

5,318

+0.8%

Athlon Silver 3050U

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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-8150

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14358%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13567%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9851%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2968%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2351%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2056%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1178%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1162%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1058%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1058%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1046%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1018%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1004%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1000%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

991%

#756

FX-8150

MSRP: $245|Avg: $50

100%

#757

Pentium G3240

MSRP: $89|Avg: $126

100%

#758

Core i5-3550S

MSRP: $205|Avg: $100

100%

#759

FX-8140

MSRP: $225|Avg: $120

99%

#760

Athlon X2 450

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

99%

#761

Athlon II X3 450

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#762

Core i7-4790

MSRP: $339|Avg: $60

99%

#763

Pentium G640

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

99%

#764

Pentium G840

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

98%

#765

Core i5-6440EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#767

Core i5-4590T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $130

98%

#769

Celeron G530T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $17

97%

#770

Core i7-4770K

MSRP: $339|Avg: $100

97%

#771

A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $40

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 G7400T (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Gold G7400T	FX-8150
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-8150 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold G7400T	FX-8150
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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 G7400T Benchmark Check

FX-8150 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold G7400T and FX-8150

Pentium Gold G7400T

The Pentium Gold G7400T 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 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 5,274 points. Launch price was $69.

FX-8150

The FX-8150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,318 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold G7400T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-8150 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8150 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Pentium Gold G7400T versus 4.2 GHz on the FX-8150 — a 30.1% clock advantage for the FX-8150 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Pentium Gold G7400T uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the FX-8150 uses Zambezi (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G7400T scores 5,274 against the FX-8150's 5,318 — a 0.8% lead for the FX-8150. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G7400T vs 8192 kB on the FX-8150.

Feature	Pentium Gold G7400T	FX-8150
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	8 / 8+300%
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	4.2 GHz+35%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz	3.6 GHz+16%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8192 kB+33%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	8192 kB+540%
Process	Intel 7 nm-78%	32 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Zambezi (2011−2012)
PassMark	5,274	5,318

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold G7400T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the FX-8150 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.