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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Pentium Gold G6400 vs Core i7-4771

The Pentium Gold G6400 is quite a bit slower than the Core i7-4771 on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $9.03 cheaper!

  • Is 6 years and 9 months newer
  • Up to 39% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Available for $108.02

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i7-4771 ranks 11 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-4771 has 2 more cores.

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Core i7-4771 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-4771 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Pentium Gold G6400 has a 14% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Pentium Gold G6400 draws 26W less power.

Pricehelp

Pentium Gold G6400 is $9.03 cheaper.

LGA1200
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LGA1150
Comet Lake
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Haswell
Desktop
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Desktop
UHD Graphics 610
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Intel HD 4600
2666 MHz (DDR4)
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1600 MHz (DDR3)
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Pentium Gold G6400 or Core i7-4771?expand_more
The Core i7-4771. It's 85% faster than the Pentium Gold G6400 on average across 100+ games, scoring 24/100 vs 13/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i7-4771 than Pentium Gold G6400?expand_more
85% 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 G6400 or Core i7-4771?expand_more
The Core i7-4771 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i7-4771 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 24/100 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 G6400 and Core i7-4771?expand_more
Performance: Pentium Gold G6400 scores 13/100, Core i7-4771 scores 24/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Pentium Gold G6400 or Core i7-4771 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 G6400 or Core i7-4771?expand_more
The Core i7-4771 is the stronger pick at 24/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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