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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Pentium Gold G6400 vs Ryzen 3 4100

The Pentium Gold G6400 is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 3 4100 on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $8.99 more expensive!

  • Up to 57% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 11 months newer
  • Available for $90.00

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

Ryzen 3 4100 ranks 18 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 3 4100 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 3 4100 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 3 4100 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Pentium Gold G6400 has a 5% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Pentium Gold G6400 draws 7W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 3 4100 is $8.99 cheaper.

LGA1200
Sockethelp
AM4
Comet Lake
Codenamehelp
Renoir
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
UHD Graphics 610
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
2666 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Pentium Gold G6400 or Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more
The Ryzen 3 4100. It's 150% faster than the Pentium Gold G6400 on average across 100+ games, scoring 30/100 vs 12/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 3 4100 than Pentium Gold G6400?expand_more
150% 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 Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more
The Ryzen 3 4100 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 3 4100 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 Pentium Gold G6400 and Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more
Performance: Pentium Gold G6400 scores 12/100, Ryzen 3 4100 scores 30/100. 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 Ryzen 3 4100 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 Ryzen 3 4100?expand_more
The Ryzen 3 4100 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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