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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Arc G3 EXTREME vs Pentium E5400

The Arc G3 EXTREME is slightly faster than the Pentium E5400 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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  • Up to 5% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 17 years and 7 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Pentium E5400 ranks 19 points higher.

Coreshelp

Arc G3 EXTREME has 12 more cores.

Threadshelp

Arc G3 EXTREME has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
Base Frequencyhelp

Pentium E5400 has a 42% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Arc G3 EXTREME draws 40W less power.

Intel BGA 2540
Sockethelp
LGA775
Panther Lake
Codenamehelp
Wolfdale
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
Arc B390 Mobile
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
8533 MHz (LPDDR5X)
RAMhelp
DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Arc G3 EXTREME or Pentium E5400?expand_more
The Arc G3 EXTREME. It's 63% faster than the Pentium E5400 on average across 100+ games, scoring 30/100 vs 49/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Arc G3 EXTREME than Pentium E5400?expand_more
63% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Arc G3 EXTREME or Pentium E5400?expand_more
The Arc G3 EXTREME is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Arc G3 EXTREME worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 30/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Arc G3 EXTREME and Pentium E5400?expand_more
Performance: Arc G3 EXTREME scores 30/100, Pentium E5400 scores 49/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Arc G3 EXTREME or Pentium E5400 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Arc G3 EXTREME or Pentium E5400?expand_more
The Arc G3 EXTREME is the stronger pick at 30/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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