The Core i5-6400 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Pentium G640, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's CA$102.66 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-6400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 4 vs 2 threads
Advantages of the Pentium G640
- Up to 74% cheaper – CA$35.53 vs CA$138.19
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i5-6400 vs Pentium G640 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-6400
Jul 2nd, 2015
Average FPS
180
100%
Min 1% FPS
120
100%
Price, CA$
CA$138.19
25%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.76/FPS
28%
Pentium G640
Jun 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
167
93%
Min 1% FPS
112
93%
Price, CA$
CA$35.53
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.21/FPS
100%
Core i5-6400 vs Pentium G640 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-6400 vs Pentium G640 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-6400 vs Pentium G640 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-6400
Jul 2nd, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
96%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Pentium G640
Jun 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-6400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Pentium G640 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Jun 3rd, 2012 |
| $182.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
| 2.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD (Sandy Bridge) |
| No | Overclockable | No |
