Intel Pentium Gold G6400
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Released
Q2/2020
Intel Pentium Gold G6400

Processor Intel Pentium Gold G6400, specifications and benchmarks

1014 place in the overall ranking CPUs!
The Intel Pentium Gold G6400 processor is installed in LGA 1200 socket boards and operates at a frequency of 4.00 GHz. The Intel Pentium Gold G6400 has a total of 2 cores. Release date: Q2/2020. TDP is 58 W. This review will provide all the technical specifications and detailed data about the Intel Pentium Gold G6400 processor. Discover everything to determine whether a game or software will run on Intel Pentium Gold G6400.

Specifications

Technical data
CPU Family and Group

This section provides a comprehensive overview of the processors generation and family, explaining the specific market segment it is designed for. It covers key details such as the CPUs position within its product lineup, its intended use cases (e.g., consumer, server, or workstation), and how its generation compares to previous models.

  • Segment
    Desktop / Server
  • Family
  • Generation
    10
  • CPU group
    Intel Pentium G6000
  • Predecessor
    --
  • Successor
    --
CPU Technical Specs

Intel Pentium Gold G6400. This section highlights key performance parameters of the processor, including the number of cores, threads, and clock speeds (base and boost frequencies). These metrics directly impact multitasking capabilities and overall system performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications.

  • Frequency
    4.00 GHz
  • CPU Cores
    2
  • Turbo (1 Core)
    No turbo
  • CPU Threads
    4
  • Turbo (2 Cores)
    No turbo
  • Hyperthreading
    Yes
  • Overclocking
    No
  • Core architecture
    normal
  • A core
    --
  • B core
    --
  • C core
    --
IGPU

This section provides details on the integrated graphics capabilities of the processor. It covers the architecture, performance characteristics, and supported technologies (e.g., DirectX, OpenGL), which are essential for systems without dedicated GPUs or for mobile devices that require energy-efficient graphics processing.

  • GPU name
    Intel HD Graphics 610
  • GPU frequency
    0.35 GHz
  • GPU (Turbo)
    1.05 GHz
  • Execution units
    12
  • Shader
    96
  • Max. GPU Memory
    32 GB
  • Max. displays
    3
  • Generation
    9.5
  • DirectX Version
    12
  • Technology
    14 nm
  • Release date
    Q3/2016
Hardware codec support

This section covers the built-in hardware codec support for video and image processing. The processor’s ability to handle codecs like H.264, HEVC, and VP9 directly influences its performance in tasks such as video playback, editing, and streaming. This hardware acceleration ensures smoother media handling with lower CPU utilization.

  • h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
    Decode / Encode
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    Decode / Encode
  • h264
    Decode / Encode
  • VP9
    Decode / Encode
  • VP8
    Decode / Encode
  • AV1
    No
  • AVC
    Decode / Encode
  • VC-1
    Decode
  • JPEG
    Decode / Encode
Memory Specs & PCI

This section breaks down the technical characteristics of the memory supported by the processor, including the types (e.g., DDR4, DDR5), number of memory channels, and maximum supported memory speed. It also covers PCI Express support, which determines the bandwidth available for GPUs, SSDs, and other peripherals, critical for high-performance systems.

  • Memory type
    DDR4-2666
  • Max. Memory
    128 GB
  • ECC
    Yes
  • Memory channels
    2
  • PCIe version
    3.0
  • PCIe lanes
    16
Encryption

This section focuses on the hardware-based security technologies integrated into the processor. These include encryption support features such as AES-NI, Intel SGX, and AMD Secure Memory Encryption, which provide robust protection for sensitive data and help mitigate cybersecurity risks.

  • AES-NI
    Yes
Thermal Management
  • TDP (PL1)
    58 W
  • TDP up
    --
  • TDP (PL2)
    --
  • TDP down
    --
  • Tjunction max.
    100 °C
* see below
Technologies and Extensions

This section explains the underlying technologies that enable the processor to deliver high performance. It includes details about the manufacturing process (e.g., 7nm, 10nm), supported instruction sets (e.g., AVX, SSE), and virtual machine extensions that enhance compatibility and efficiency across various workloads.

  • Instruction set (ISA)
    x86-64 (64 bit)
  • Virtualization
    VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
  • ISA extensions
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2
  • L2-Cache
    --
  • L3-Cache
    4.00 MB
  • Architecture
    Comet Lake S
  • Technology
    14 nm
  • Socket
    LGA 1200
  • Release date
    Q2/2020
  • Part Number
    --
Positions in all rankings

Common positions Intel Pentium Gold G6400 CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
    293 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
    299 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
    608 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    540 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    929 place
  • iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
    1331 place
  • Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    244 place
  • Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    270 place

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPU

Compare the benchmark scores of Intel Pentium Gold G6400 with other processors to gauge its real-world performance across various tasks..

These tests encompass tasks such as mathematical calculations, 3D rendering, cryptocurrency mining, and performance evaluations in both single-core and multi-core modes.

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R20 SC is a high load CPU test for long tasks on a desktop or notebook PC, uses one CPU core, with no hypetrading
419
419
417
415
Intel Pentium Gold G6400
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
The Cinebench R15 SC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware
167
167
167
166
Intel Pentium Gold G6400
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
The Cinebench R15 MC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware
419
417
417
416
Intel Pentium Gold G6400
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 SC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
999
998
996
994
Intel Pentium Gold G6400
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 MC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
2206
2201
2186
2184
Intel Pentium Gold G6400
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The performance of the iGPU - the internal GPU in games
202
202
202
202
Intel Pentium Gold G6400

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PL1 - The power limit (in watts) generated by the processor (or GPU) during sustained, standard operation. It represents the typical thermal output during normal workloads.

PL2 - Represents the maximum power limit under heavy load or overclocking conditions. It indicates the thermal output during peak performance.

These values are essential for determining the optimal cooling system and power supply required to maintain stable performance.

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