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Pentium Gold G6400T

2 cores · 4 threads · up to on FCLGA1200.

4.1 · 13 votes

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Cores
2
Threads
4
Boost
L3 cache
4 MB
TDP
35W
Socket
FCLGA1200

Performance breakdown

Gaming2
Productivity2
Single-core2
Multi-core8
Power efficiency2

Lab scores

Performance score2
Cores2
Threads4
Boost clock (GHz)

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p4 fps
1440p4 fps
4K2 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Process node
14 nm
Socket
FCLGA1200
Release year
2020
Total cores
2
Threads
4
Integrated graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 610
Clocks & cache
Base clock
3.4 GHz
L3 cache
4 MB
Memory & platform
Memory support
DDR4-2666
Max capacity
128 GB
Channels
2
Max bandwidth
41.6 GB/s
Base power (TDP)
35W
Max temperature
100°C
PCIe
PCIe 3.0
Technologies
Instruction sets
SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Extensions
AES-NI, VT-x, VT-d
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Fans call it a cheap, cool-running office workhorse. The usual gripe is that it chokes hard on anything beyond basic browsing and typing.

Pros
  • Tiny power bill, runs cool
  • Surfs web and office apps fine
  • Fits budget mini ITX builds
  • Stays silent without loud fans
Cons
  • Only two physical cores
  • No hyperthreading for modern tasks
  • Integrated graphics are very weak
Verdict

Our verdict on the Pentium Gold G6400T

Intel Pentium Gold G6400T is a low-power dual-core chip for basic office builds, held back by its lack of hyper-threading.

Get it if you need a dirt-cheap office PC or home server that sips power and stays whisper-quiet. Skip it if you plan to game, edit video, or run anything more demanding than web browsing and spreadsheets.

Buy it if…

  • Buy it if you're building a cheap office PC for web browsing and email.
  • Buy it if you need a low-power home server that runs 24/7.
  • Buy it if you're upgrading an old LGA1200 system on a tight budget.
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