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Overview

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.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium Gold G7400 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium Gold G7400 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold G7400 is a 2-core / 4-thread processor based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture, manufactured on a Intel 7 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.7 GHz from a base frequency of 3.7 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 6 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 1.25 MB (per core) of L2 cache and 80K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 6,709, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Aging generation product.

Specification	Pentium Gold G7400
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	3.7 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	3.7 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Alder Lake-S (2022)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	Intel 7 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	6 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	1.25 MB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	80K (per core)
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	6,709

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold G7400 fits into the LGA1700 socket and supports PCIe 5.0. It supports DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 memory.

Specification	Pentium Gold G7400
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	desktop
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA1700
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 5.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium Gold G7400 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 46 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium Gold G7400
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	46 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C

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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #1621 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium Gold G7400
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#1621
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2022
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)	Intel