
Intel Pentium Gold G7400
Expert rating6.9 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Desktop
- CPU Socket:
- FCLGA1700
- Core/Thread Count:
- 2C/4T
- TDP:
- 46W
- iGPU:
- Intel UHD Graphics 710
- CPU Series:
- Pentium Gold
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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12
Intel Pentium Gold G7400 Review
Intel Pentium Gold G7400 2-core 4-thread desktop processor, 3.7GHz base / 3.9GHz boost, 46W TDP, Socket 1700 socket
The Intel Pentium Gold G7400 is a step-up entry desktop processor offering better single-core performance than Celeron for light multitasking. It pairs 2 cores and 4 threads with a 3.7GHz base clock that boosts up to 3.9GHz and Intel UHD Graphics 710 graphics, all within a 46W envelope.
Performance and Architecture
With 2 cores and 4 threads, the Intel Pentium Gold G7400 runs a 3.7GHz base clock that boosts up to 3.9GHz, backed by 4MB of L3 cache and Intel UHD Graphics 710 graphics.
Platform and Deployment
The Intel Pentium Gold G7400 uses the Socket 1700 platform in a 46W envelope, positioned as a step-up entry desktop processor offering better single-core performance than Celeron for light multitasking.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within the Pentium Gold lineup in this catalog, the Intel Pentium Gold G7400 sits at the 2-core tier, differentiated by clock speed, TDP, and socket. Against AMD's Ryzen and EPYC processors in this catalog at a similar tier, Intel's Pentium Gold competes on platform ecosystem and per-core efficiency, while against Intel's own Core Ultra and Xeon 6 parts in this catalog it targets a narrower, more specialized deployment niche.
Our verdict
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating6.9 / 10
The Intel Pentium Gold G7400 improves modestly on Celeron with Hyper-Threading, suiting light office and everyday desktop use.
Best for
- Office PCs
- Budget desktop builds
- Everyday light computing
Not for
- Gaming
- Content creation
- Heavy multitasking
Specifications
What these specs meanIdentity
| Product Line | Pentium |
|---|---|
| Model Number | G7400 |
| Codename | Alder Lake |
| Release Year | 2022 |
Segment and platform
| Market Segment | Desktop |
|---|---|
| Microarchitecture | Alder Lake |
| Socket | FCLGA1700 |
| Socket Status | Mature |
| Process Node | 7 nm |
Core configuration
| Total Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Performance Cores | 2 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 4 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.7 GHz |
|---|
Cache
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB |
|---|---|
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 46 W |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5, DDR4 |
|---|---|
| Max Memory Speed | 4800 MT/s |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| ECC Support | No |
Graphics and AI
| Integrated Graphics | Yes |
|---|---|
| iGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 710 |
| iGPU Compute Units | 16 |
Expansion
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 |
|---|---|
| PCIe Lanes | 16 |
Commercial
| Launch MSRP | 64 USD |
|---|---|
| Retail Availability | Boxed Retail |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
|---|---|
| TDP | 46 W |
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 710 |
Measured results
SPEC CPU 2017
Best published result on spec.org as of 23 Sept 2026.
| SPECrate® 2017 Integer (base) | 22.5 |
Cores 2 · Tested in PRIMERGY TX1330 M6, Intel Pentium Gold G7400, 3.7 GHz · Published by Fujitsu, Jun-2024
Full disclosure on spec.org| SPECrate® 2017 Floating Point (base) | 37.4 |
Cores 2 · Tested in PRIMERGY TX1330 M6, Intel Pentium Gold G7400, 3.7 GHz · Published by Fujitsu, Jun-2024
Full disclosure on spec.orgSPEC®, SPECrate® and SPECspeed® are registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. Copied by permission of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC). Results retrieved from www.spec.org on 23 Sept 2026.
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Pentium Gold G7400?
The Intel Pentium Gold G7400 has 2 cores and 4 threads, 6 MB of L3 cache and a 46 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 710. Socket: FCLGA1700.
Will the Intel Pentium Gold G7400 work with my current setup?
The Intel Pentium Gold G7400 lists Socket is FCLGA1700. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.
Who is the Intel Pentium Gold G7400 best suited to?
Best suited to: Office PCs; Budget desktop builds; Everyday light computing.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Pentium Gold G7400?
Not the best fit for: Gaming; Content creation; Heavy multitasking.
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