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Intel Pentium Gold G5400T

Intel Pentium Gold G5400T: Budget Processor for Basic Tasks

April 2025

Key Features: Coffee Lake in a Compact Form Factor

The Intel Pentium Gold G5400T processor, released in 2018, remains relevant for budget builds due to its energy efficiency and support for modern technologies.

Architecture and Manufacturing Process

- Codename: Coffee Lake (14 nm).

- Cores/Threads: 2 cores, 4 threads (Hyper-Threading).

- Cache: 4 MB L3.

- Base Clock: 3.1 GHz (no turbo boost).

- TDP: 35 W.

Performance

- Geekbench 6: 653 (single-core), 1253 (multi-core).

- Integrated Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 610 (base frequency 350 MHz, max frequency 1050 MHz).

Key Features

- Support for 4K@60 Hz via HDMI 1.4 (HDR limitation).

- Intel Quick Sync Video technology (video encoding acceleration), Virtualization.

Compatible Motherboards: LGA 1151v2 Socket and Chipsets

The processor uses the LGA 1151v2 socket but requires motherboards with 300 series chipsets:

- H310/B360/H370/Z370/Z390.

Selection Recommendations

- For Office PCs: H310 boards (e.g., ASUS Prime H310M-K, ~$60) — minimal ports but stable operation.

- For Multimedia: B360 (MSI B360M PRO-VDH, ~$80) — supports USB 3.1 Gen2 and M.2.

- BIOS Update: Some boards require flashing for compatibility with Coffee Lake.

Practical Example:

A user built a PC with G5400T and ASRock H310CM-HDV but encountered the need to update the BIOS through a service center, as the board was released before the processor.

Supported Memory: DDR4 and Dual-Channel Mode

- Memory Type: DDR4-2400 MHz (officially).

- Maximum Capacity: 64 GB (depends on the motherboard).

Recommendations:

- Use dual-channel mode (2×4 GB or 2×8 GB) to enhance UHD 610 graphics performance.

- Example module: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB DDR4-2400 (~$25 each).

Important: Frequencies above 2400 MHz are not supported by the processor, even if the board allows for overclocking.

Power Supply: Calculation Based on TDP

With a TDP of 35 W, the processor consumes minimal power, but it's important to consider other components:

- Without a discrete graphics card: A 300 W PSU is sufficient (e.g., EVGA 300W, ~$35).

- With a GTX 1650-level graphics card: A 450 W PSU (Corsair CX450, ~$55).

Sample Build:

- Pentium G5400T + 8 GB DDR4 + 256 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD = 150–180 W under load.

Pros and Cons

Advantages:

- Low power consumption (ideal for HTPCs or mini-PCs).

- Price ~$60 (new, April 2025).

- Support for 4K and hardware video decoding.

Disadvantages:

- Only 2 cores: weak multi-threaded performance.

- UHD Graphics 610 struggles with modern games.

- Memory frequency limitation (2400 MHz).

Use Cases

1. Office Tasks: Document work, browsing, Zoom.

2. Multimedia: 4K video playback, streaming via Plex.

3. Light Gaming: Minecraft, Dota 2, League of Legends (on low settings, 720–1080p).

Real-life Example:

A user built a media center with G5400T to connect to a TV. The system reliably plays 4K HDR through Kodi but stutters when running games in Steam Big Picture mode.

Comparison with Competitors

- AMD Athlon 3000G (2 cores/4 threads, Vega 3):

- Cheaper (~$50), but weaker in single-core tests (Geekbench 6: ~550).

- Ryzen 3 3200G (4 cores/4 threads, Vega 8):

- 30% higher performance in multi-threaded tasks but more expensive (~$80).

Conclusion: The G5400T wins in energy efficiency but loses in multitasking capabilities.

Practical Assembly Tips

1. Motherboard Choice: B360 is the optimal option for balancing price and functionality.

2. Memory: Be sure to use two DDR4-2400 modules.

3. Storage: SSD of 240+ GB (e.g., Kingston A400, ~$30) will speed up OS boot time.

4. Cooling: A standard boxed cooler will be sufficient even under load.

Warning: When upgrading an old PC, check the motherboard’s BIOS for processor support.

Final Conclusion: Who Should Consider the G5400T?

This processor is worth choosing if:

- You need a cheap PC for office work, studying, or internet browsing.

- You require a quiet system with minimal power consumption (e.g., home server).

- The budget is limited, and tasks do not demand multitasking.

Why you shouldn’t choose it:

- If you plan on gaming or video editing, it’s better to add $20–30 and get a Ryzen 3 3200G.

As of April 2025, the G5400T remains a niche solution, but it is still relevant for its intended tasks.

Basic

Label Name

Intel

Platform

Desktop

Launch Date

April 2018

Model Name

The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.

G5400T

Code Name

Coffee Lake

CPU Specifications

Total Cores

Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).

Total Threads

Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.

Basic Frequency

3.10 GHz

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.

Yes

L3 Cache

4 MB

CPU Socket

The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.

FCLGA1151

Technology

Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.

14 nm

TDP

35 W

Max. Operating Temperature

Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.

100/88°C

PCI Express Version

PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.

3.0

Number of PCI Express Lanes

A PCI Express (PCIe) lane consists of two differential signaling pairs, one for receiving data, one for transmitting data, and is the basic unit of the PCIe bus. Max # of PCI Express Lanes is the total number of supported lanes.

Intel 64

Intel® 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software.¹ Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.

Yes

Instruction Set

The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.

64-bit

PCI Express Configurations

PCI Express (PCIe) Configurations describe the available PCIe lane configurations that can be used to link to PCIe devices.

Up to 1x16 | 2x8 | 1x8+2x4

Memory Specifications

Memory Type

Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.

DDR4-2400

Max Memory Size

Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.

64 GB

Memory Channels

The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.

Bus Speed

8 GT/s

Max Memory Bandwidth

Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).

37.5 GB/s

ECC Memory Supported

ECC Memory Supported indicates processor support for Error-Correcting Code memory. ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common kinds of internal data corruption. Note that ECC memory support requires both processor and chipset support.

Yes

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model

An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.

Intel® UHD Graphics 610

Graphics Base Frequency

Graphics Base frequency refers to the rated/guaranteed graphics render clock frequency in MHz.

350 MHz

Graphics Frequency

Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.

1.05 GHz

Graphics Video Max Memory

64 GB

4K Support

Yes | at 60Hz

DirectX Support

DirectX* Support indicates support for a specific version of Microsoft’s collection of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for handling multimedia compute tasks.

Max Resolution (HDMI)

Max Resolution (HDMI) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the HDMI interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

4096x2304@24Hz

Max Resolution (DP)

Max Resolution (DP) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the DP interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

4096x2304@60Hz

Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)

Max Resolution (Integrated Flat Panel) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor for a device with an integrated flat panel (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your device.

4096x2304@60Hz

Number of Displays Supported

Miscellaneous

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.

Yes

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.

Yes

Intel Standard Manageability (ISM)

Intel® Standard Manageability is the manageability solution for Intel vPro® Essentials platforms and is a subset of Intel® AMT with out-of-band management over Ethernet and Wi-Fi, but no KVM or new life cycle management features.

Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology is an advanced means of enabling high performance while meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. Conventional Intel SpeedStep® Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology builds upon that architecture using design strategies such as Separation between Voltage and Frequency Changes, and Clock Partitioning and Recovery.

Yes

Execute Disable Bit

Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.

Yes

Cache

CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel® Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.

4 MB Intel® Smart Cache

Intel AES New Instructions

Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.

Yes

Intel Boot Guard

Intel® Device Protection Technology with Boot Guard helps protect the system’s pre-OS environment from viruses and malicious software attacks.

Yes

Intel Clear Video HD Technology

Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, like its predecessor, Intel® Clear Video Technology, is a suite of image decode and processing technologies built into the integrated processor graphics that improve video playback, delivering cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors, and a clear and stable video picture. Intel® Clear Video HD Technology adds video quality enhancements for richer color and more realistic skin tones.

Yes

Intel Clear Video Technology

Yes

Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel® Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.

Yes

Intel InTru 3D Technology

Yes

Intel OS Guard

Yes

OpenGL Support

OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a cross-language, multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for rendering 2D and 3D vector graphics.

4.5

Intel Quick Sync Video

Intel® Quick Sync Video delivers fast conversion of video for portable media players, online sharing, and video editing and authoring.

Yes

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6

Single Core Score

653

Geekbench 6

Multi Core Score

1253

Geekbench 5

Single Core Score

654

Geekbench 5

Multi Core Score

1461

Passmark CPU

Single Core Score

1827

Passmark CPU

Multi Core Score

3165

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core

Core m5-6Y57

760 +16.4%

Xeon Silver 4108

698 +6.9%

Pentium Gold G5400T

653

Pentium G3440

622 -4.7%

PRO A10-9700E

578 -11.5%

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

Core i3-7100U

1577 +25.9%

Core i7-8500Y

1439 +14.8%

Pentium Gold G5400T

1253

A10-5800K

1114 -11.1%

Core i7-3667U

1008 -19.6%

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Core i5-4278U

693 +6%

Xeon E3-1260L

675 +3.2%

Pentium Gold G5400T

654

Pentium G4400T

629 -3.8%

Core i3-3245

608 -7%

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Core i5-4308U

1631 +11.6%

Celeron N4120

1538 +5.3%

Pentium Gold G5400T

1461

Core i3-3225

1384 -5.3%

Athlon X4 750K

1315 -10%

Passmark CPU Single Core

Xeon E3-1240L v5

1906 +4.3%

Xeon E3-1220 v2

1878 +2.8%

Pentium Gold G5400T

1827

Core i5-4440S

1802 -1.4%

Celeron G3930

1778 -2.7%

Passmark CPU Multi Core

Xeon E5-2407

3504 +10.7%

Core i3-6100E

3315 +4.7%

Pentium Gold G5400T

3165

Core i3-7130U

3021 -4.5%

Xeon E5-2403

2873 -9.2%