Intel Pentium Gold G7400 2-core LGA1700
Intel
59 Overall Score
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Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Pentium Gold G7400 2-core LGA1700
78 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Intel Pentium G7400 is praised for its surprising performance for a dual-core chip, especially at its low price point. Users find it snappy for basic tasks and office work, and it can be overclocked to over 5 GHz with the right setup. However, for gaming, reviewers recommend spending a bit more on an i3-12100F for better performance. It also serves well as a budget placeholder or for BIOS recovery with integrated graphics.
Pros
- Surprisingly powerful for dual-core
- Great value at low price
- Overclockable beyond 5 GHz
- Snappy for basic tasks
- Integrated graphics for BIOS recovery
Cons
- Not ideal for gaming
- Only 2 cores
- Requires good cooling for overclocking
- Missing backing plate for cooler
Performance for price 5
Gaming suitability 3
Overclocking capability 3
Basic tasks performance 3
Integrated graphics 2
Cooler installation 2
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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Specifications
| Intel Pentium Gold G7400 | Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Pentium Gold | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | G7400 | 1200 |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Zen |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 7★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 2 | 4★ |
| P-cores | 2 | 4★ |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2.5★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 6 | 8★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | 16 |
| TDP | 46★ | 270 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 710 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Pentium Gold G7400 2-core LGA1700
- Strong platform (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Intel Pentium Gold G7400 2-core LGA17000.531score per dollar
vs
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM40.443score per dollar
Intel Pentium Gold G7400 2-core LGA1700 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Pentium Gold G7400
Scores 59 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.
