PRO A12-9800E vs Pentium Gold G5400T

Performance Spectrum - CPU

PRO A12-9800E

4 / 4

3,128

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium Gold G5400T

2 / 4

3,156

+0.9%

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. The PRO A12-9800E is positioned at rank #343 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 PRO A12-9800E

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

4983%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

4708%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

3418%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1030%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

816%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

714%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

409%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

403%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

367%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

367%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

363%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

353%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

348%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

347%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

344%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

98%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

98%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

98%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

96%

#312

Core i9-10940X

MSRP: $784|Avg: $460

96%

#313

Core i9-10920X

MSRP: $689|Avg: $430

96%

#314

Core i7-10700

MSRP: $365|Avg: $268

96%

#315

Core i5-9600K

MSRP: $263|Avg: $178

96%

#316

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1400

95%

#343

PRO A12-9800E

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#344

Athlon X4 950

MSRP: $58|Avg: $15

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The PRO A12-9800E leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium Gold G5400T is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	PRO A12-9800E	Pentium Gold G5400T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	PRO A12-9800E	Pentium Gold G5400T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

PRO A12-9800E Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold G5400T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of PRO A12-9800E and Pentium Gold G5400T

PRO A12-9800E

The PRO A12-9800E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,128 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium Gold G5400T

The Pentium Gold G5400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,156 points. Launch price was $64.

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Processing Power

The PRO A12-9800E packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold G5400T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A12-9800E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the PRO A12-9800E versus 3.1 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5400T — a 20.3% clock advantage for the PRO A12-9800E (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The PRO A12-9800E uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium Gold G5400T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A12-9800E scores 3,128 against the Pentium Gold G5400T's 3,156 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium Gold G5400T.

Feature	PRO A12-9800E	Pentium Gold G5400T
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+23%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz	3.1 GHz
L3 Cache	—	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2048 kB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	3,128	3,156

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Memory & Platform

The PRO A12-9800E uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G5400T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.