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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Pentium Gold G7400 vs Ryzen 5 5600

The Pentium Gold G7400 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 5600 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 169% cheaper$74 vs $145.00
  • Up to 146% better value for money
  • Up to 9% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 4 months newer
  • Up to 169% more expensive$145.00 vs $74

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 5 5600 ranks 5 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 5600 has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 5600 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 5600 has 26 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Pentium Gold G7400 has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Pentium Gold G7400 draws 19W less power.

LGA1700
Sockethelp
AM4
Alder Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Vermeer
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
UHD Graphics 710
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Pentium Gold G7400 or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5600. It's 12% faster than the Pentium Gold G7400 on average across 100+ games, scoring 47/100 vs 42/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5600 than Pentium Gold G7400?expand_more
12% 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 G7400 or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5600 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 5600 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 47/100 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 G7400 and Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
Performance: Pentium Gold G7400 scores 42/100, Ryzen 5 5600 scores 47/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Pentium Gold G7400 or Ryzen 5 5600 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 G7400 or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5600 is the stronger pick at 47/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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