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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-860S vs Pentium Gold G5400

The Core i7-860S is slower than the Pentium Gold G5400 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 29% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 years and 4 months newer
Available for $64

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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League of Legends2009

119FPS

146FPS

357FPS

416FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-860S

526FPS

Pentium Gold G5400

518FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-860S

169FPS

Pentium Gold G5400

172FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-860S

538FPS

Pentium Gold G5400

546FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-860S

184FPS

Pentium Gold G5400

191FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-860S

330FPS

Pentium Gold G5400

325FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i7-860S

380FPS

Pentium Gold G5400

371FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i7-860S

Pentium Gold G5400

11%

Pentium Gold G5400 ranks 7 points higher.

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Core i7-860S

Pentium Gold G5400

Core i7-860S has 2 more cores.

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Core i7-860S

Pentium Gold G5400

Core i7-860S has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-860S

8 MB

Pentium Gold G5400

4 MB

Core i7-860S has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-860S

2.533 GHz

Pentium Gold G5400

3.7 GHz

Pentium Gold G5400 has a 46% higher base clock.

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3.466 GHz

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82W

58W

Pentium Gold G5400 draws 24W less power.

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Core i7-860S

Pentium Gold G5400

Core i7-860SPentium Gold G5400

LGA1156

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LGA1151

Lynnfield

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Coffee Lake

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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UHD Graphics 610

DDR3

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2400 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-860S or Pentium Gold G5400?expand_more

The Core i7-860S. It's 175% faster than the Pentium Gold G5400 on average across 100+ games, scoring 4/100 vs 11/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-860S than Pentium Gold G5400?expand_more

175% 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, Core i7-860S or Pentium Gold G5400?expand_more

The Core i7-860S is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-860S worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 4/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-860S and Pentium Gold G5400?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-860S scores 4/100, Pentium Gold G5400 scores 11/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-860S or Pentium Gold G5400 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 Core i7-860S or Pentium Gold G5400?expand_more

The Core i7-860S is the stronger pick at 4/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.