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Overview

The Pentium Gold G6400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,106 points. Launch price was $69.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium Gold G6400 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium Gold G6400 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold G6400 is a 2-core / 4-thread processor based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4 GHz from a base frequency of 4 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 4 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 256K (per core) of L2 cache and 64K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 4,106, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Aging generation product.

Specification	Pentium Gold G6400
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	4 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	4 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Comet Lake (2020−2025)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	4 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	256K (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	64K (per core)
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	8 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	4,106

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold G6400 fits into the LGA1200 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4-2666 memory.

Specification	Pentium Gold G6400
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	desktop
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA1200
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR4-2666
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium Gold G6400 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 58 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium Gold G6400
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	58 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C

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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #1997 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium Gold G6400
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#1997
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2020
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)	Intel