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Pentium Gold G6405 vs Ryzen 5 8500G
The Pentium Gold G6405 is much slower than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $60.00 cheaper!
Pentium Gold G640513% Score
- Up to 180% cheaper – $89.99 vs $149.99
- Up to 15% better value for money
Ryzen 5 8500G66% Score
- Up to 143% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 2 years and 10 months newer
- Up to 180% more expensive – $149.99 vs $89.99
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.
Base Frequencyhelp
Pentium Gold G6405 has a 17% higher base clock.
LGA1200
Sockethelp
AM5Comet Lake-R
Codenamehelp
Phoenix2Desktop
Segmenthelp
MobileUHD Graphics 610
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 740M2666 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Pentium Gold G6405 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 408% faster than the Pentium Gold G6405 on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 13/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than Pentium Gold G6405?expand_more
408% 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 G6405 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 8500G worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 66/100 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 G6405 and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Performance: Pentium Gold G6405 scores 13/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 66/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Pentium Gold G6405 or Ryzen 5 8500G 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 G6405 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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