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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Pentium Gold G5400 vs Ryzen 3 2300X

The Pentium Gold G5400 is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 3 2300X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Available for $64
  • Up to 42% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 5 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 3 2300X ranks 12 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 3 2300X has 2 more cores.

Base Frequencyhelp

Pentium Gold G5400 has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Pentium Gold G5400 draws 7W less power.

LGA1151
Sockethelp
AM4
Coffee Lake
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Zen
Desktop
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Desktop
UHD Graphics 610
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
2400 MHz (DDR4)
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2933 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Pentium Gold G5400 or Ryzen 3 2300X?expand_more
The Ryzen 3 2300X. It's 109% faster than the Pentium Gold G5400 on average across 100+ games, scoring 23/100 vs 11/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 3 2300X than Pentium Gold G5400?expand_more
109% 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, Pentium Gold G5400 or Ryzen 3 2300X?expand_more
The Ryzen 3 2300X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 3 2300X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 23/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Pentium Gold G5400 and Ryzen 3 2300X?expand_more
Performance: Pentium Gold G5400 scores 11/100, Ryzen 3 2300X scores 23/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Pentium Gold G5400 or Ryzen 3 2300X 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 Pentium Gold G5400 or Ryzen 3 2300X?expand_more
The Ryzen 3 2300X is the stronger pick at 23/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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