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Intel Pentium Gold G7400

Intel Pentium Gold G7400: Budget Processor for Everyday Tasks in 2025

Architecture, Performance, and Features to Consider

Key Specifications: Alder Lake in a Compact Format

The Intel Pentium Gold G7400 processor, released in 2022, remains a relevant budget solution even in 2025. It is built on the hybrid Alder Lake architecture but, unlike the top-end Core i5/i7, it utilizes only Performance-cores (P-cores). Here are the key parameters:

- Manufacturing Process: Intel 7 (10nm Enhanced SuperFin).

- Cores/Threads: 2/4.

- Base Frequency: 3.7 GHz (without Turbo Boost).

- Cache: 6 MB L3.

- TDP: 46 W.

- Integrated Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 710.

Architecture Features:

- Support for PCIe 5.0 (up to 16 lanes) and DDR5/DDR4.

- Intel Thread Director technology for optimizing workloads (relevant in Windows 11/12).

- Absence of Efficient-cores (E-cores) — focus on energy efficiency with a small number of cores.

Performance:

- Geekbench 6: 2050 (Single-Core), 4405 (Multi-Core).

- Compared to the Pentium Gold G6400 (Comet Lake, 2020): a 25% increase in single-threaded tasks.

- Suitable for office applications, web browsing, and light multitasking (e.g., document work + HD video).

Compatible Motherboards: LGA 1700 Socket and Chipsets

The Pentium G7400 uses the LGA 1700 socket, supported by 600 and 700 series chipsets:

- H610: Budget option ($70–90). Examples: ASUS Prime H610M-E, Gigabyte H610M S2H.

- Limitations: no RAM overclocking, 1 PCIe 4.0 slot.

- B660/B760 ($100–130): The best choice for G7400. Supports DDR5 (optional), more USB/SATA ports. Example: MSI PRO B760M-P.

- H670/Z690/Z790: Excessive for Pentium, but suitable for future upgrades.

Tip: To save money, choose H610 with DDR4. If planning to move to DDR5 — go for B760.

Supported Memory: DDR4 vs DDR5

The processor is compatible with DDR4-3200 and DDR5-4800, but the choice depends on the motherboard:

- DDR4: Optimal for budget builds. 16 GB (2×8 GB) DDR4-3200 will cost around $40–50.

- DDR5: More expensive ($60–70 for 16 GB), but provides a 5–10% performance boost in bandwidth-sensitive tasks (e.g., rendering).

Recommendation: For an office PC or media center, DDR4-3200 is more than sufficient.

Power Supply: Power Calculation

With a TDP of 46 W and integrated graphics, a system with G7400 consumes ~100–150 W under load. Recommendations:

- Power Supply Wattage: 400–500 W (e.g., EVGA 500 BR, $45).

- Certification: 80+ Bronze or higher.

- Note: If planning to use a discrete graphics card (e.g., GTX 1650), choose a PSU rated for 500–600 W.

Pros and Cons of Pentium Gold G7400

Advantages:

1. Energy Efficiency: Ideal for compact PCs (Mini-ITX) or systems with passive cooling.

2. Price: $85–90 (new) — one of the most affordable processors of 2025.

3. Modern Technologies: Support for PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 (on compatible motherboards).

Disadvantages:

1. 2 Cores: Multithreaded tasks (video editing, 3D rendering) are completed slowly.

2. Weak Graphics: UHD 710 only handles HD video and older games.

3. No Turbo Boost: Fixed frequency limits performance.

Use Cases: Where the G7400 Shines

1. Office Tasks: Working with Excel, Word, browsing (up to 20 tabs).

2. Media Center: Streaming 4K video via HDMI 2.0, music playback.

3. Light Gaming: Minecraft, Dota 2, CS:GO on low settings (30–45 FPS).

4. Home Server: NAS or router due to low TDP.

Practical Example:

A user built a PC with G7400, ASRock H610M-ITX, and 16 GB DDR4. The system is used for document work and watching Netflix — power consumption at idle is only 25 W.

Comparison with Competitors: AMD vs Intel

AMD Ryzen 3 5300G ($100–110):

- 4 cores/8 threads, Vega 6 (graphics stronger than UHD 710).

- Better in multithreaded tasks (+30% in Cinebench R23), but more expensive.

Intel Core i3-12100 ($120–130):

- 4 cores/8 threads, UHD 730.

- Higher performance in games and applications, but 40% more in price.

Conclusion: The Pentium G7400 only wins in the budget segment. If multithreading is needed — better to pay more for the Ryzen 3.

Practical Assembly Tips

1. Cooler: Stock cooler is sufficient, but for quieter operation, consider the DeepCool GAMMAXX 400 V2 ($20).

2. Storage: An SSD is a must (e.g., Kingston NV2 500 GB, $35).

3. Case: A compact Fractal Design Core 1100 ($50) is suitable.

4. Compatibility: Check for LGA 1700 support for the cooler and HDMI/DisplayPort availability on the motherboard.

Final Conclusion: Who is the Pentium Gold G7400 Suitable For?

This processor is an ideal choice for:

- Office PCs: Quick document and browser work.

- Home Media Centers: Connection to a TV for Netflix and YouTube.

- Budget Builds: If the goal is to minimize costs (a complete system will cost around $300–400).

Why is it still relevant in 2025?

Low price, support for DDR5/PCIe 5.0 (for future upgrades), and energy efficiency make it the best option for non-demanding users. However, for gaming or professional tasks, consider the Ryzen 3 or Core i3.

Basic

Label Name

Intel

Platform

Desktop

Launch Date

January 2022

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.

G7400

Code Name

Alder 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.

Performance-cores

Performance-core Base Frequency

3.70 GHz

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

6 MB

CPU Socket

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

FCLGA1700

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.

Intel 7

TDP

46 W

Processor Base Power

The time-averaged power dissipation that the processor is validated to not exceed during manufacturing while executing an Intel-specified high complexity workload at Base Frequency and at the junction temperature as specified in the Datasheet for the SKU segment and configuration.

46 W

Max. Operating Temperature

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

100°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.

5.0 and 4.0

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+4 | 2x8+4

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.

Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s

Max Memory Size

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

128 GB

Memory Channels

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

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).

76.8 GB/s

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 710

Graphics Base Frequency

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

300 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.

1.35 GHz

DirectX Support

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

Execution Units

The Execution Unit is the foundational building block of Intel’s graphics architecture. Execution Units are compute processors optimized for simultaneous Multi-Threading for high throughput compute power.

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.

4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz

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.

7680 x 4320 @ 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.

5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz

Number of Displays Supported

Graphics Output

Graphics Output defines the interfaces available to communicate with display devices.

eDP 1.4b | DP 1.4a | HDMI 2.1

Miscellaneous

Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) on CPU

A new set of embedded processor technologies designed to accelerate AI deep learning use cases. It extends Intel AVX-512 with a new Vector Neural Network Instruction (VNNI) that significantly increases deep learning inference performance over previous generations.

Yes

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 | Intel® AVX2

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.

6 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 Volume Management Device (VMD)

Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) provides a common, robust method of hot plug and LED management for NVMe-based solid state drives.

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 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 Control-Flow Enforcement Technology

CET - Intel Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) helps protect against the misuse of legitimate code snippets through return-oriented programming (ROP) control-flow hijacking attacks.

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

OpenCL Support

OpenCL (Open Computing Language) is a multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for heterogeneous parallel programming.

3.0

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

2050

Geekbench 6

Multi Core Score

4405

Geekbench 5

Single Core Score

1686

Geekbench 5

Multi Core Score

3816

Passmark CPU

Single Core Score

3023

Passmark CPU

Multi Core Score

6776

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core

Xeon Gold 6526Y

2240 +9.3%

Core i7-1365U

2159 +5.3%

Pentium Gold G7400

2050

Core i3-1220P

1961 -4.3%

Ryzen 7 7435H

1852 -9.7%

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

Xeon E5-4607

4964 +12.7%

Core i3-N305

4659 +5.8%

Pentium Gold G7400

4405

Core i5-9300HF

4154 -5.7%

Core i7-8650U

3929 -10.8%

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Core 5 120U

1869 +10.9%

Core i5-13600T

1767 +4.8%

Pentium Gold G7400

1686

Core i5-11500

1628 -3.4%

Core i5-13420H

1568 -7%

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Ryzen 3 4300G

4256 +11.5%

Core i7-6700K

4001 +4.8%

Pentium Gold G7400

3816

Xeon E5-1620 v4

3675 -3.7%

Xeon E3-1505M v6

3554 -6.9%

Passmark CPU Single Core

Ryzen 5 5600G

3191 +5.6%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

3097 +2.4%

Pentium Gold G7400

3023

Core i7-11700T

2935 -2.9%

Xeon E-2234

2873 -5%

Passmark CPU Multi Core

Xeon E5-4610 v3

7229 +6.7%

Ryzen Embedded R2514

6998 +3.3%

Pentium Gold G7400

6776

Xeon Silver 4112

6446 -4.9%

Opteron 6276

6245 -7.8%