Intel Core i5-6400T vs Intel Pentium G3220

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-6400T or Intel Core i5-6400T – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-6400T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6400T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Pentium G3220 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium G3220, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Pentium G3000
6 Generation 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-6400T Name Intel Pentium G3220
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Pentium
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6400T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6400T is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
The Intel Pentium G3220 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G3220 is 3.0 GHz
4 Threads 2
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.2 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
2.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6400T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6400T uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Pentium G3220 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium G3220 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1), which has 80 texture shaders
and 10 execution units.
192 Shaders 80
Q3/2015 Release date Q4/2012
14 nm Technology 22 nm
12 Direct X 11.1
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 10
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
9 Generation 7.5
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VP9 No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
No ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 54 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 54 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6400T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium G3220 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2013
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 54 $
Skylake S Architecture Haswell S
6.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1150
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6400T
4C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
8379
8379
Intel Pentium G3220
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
4333
4333

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6400T
4C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
2969
2969
Intel Pentium G3220
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
2452
2452

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6400T
4C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
2732
2732
Intel Pentium G3220
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
957
957

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6400T
4C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
2257
2257
Intel Pentium G3220
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
1261
1261

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6400T
4C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
967
967
Intel Pentium G3220
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
561
561

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Pentium G3220
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
625
625
Intel Core i5-6400T
4C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
414
414