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Intel® Pentium Gold G-6400 Desktop Processor 2 Cores 4.0 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 58W (BX80701G6400)

Name: Intel® Pentium Gold G-6400 Desktop Processor 2 Cores 4.0 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 58W (BX80701G6400)
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B086MHSH2Z
Price: 98.99 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-21

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides. View full credentials →

$98.99

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Bottom line: The Intel® Pentium Gold G-6400 Desktop Processor 2 Cores 4.0 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 58W (BX80701G6400) is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $98.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 2 Cores / 4 Threads
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Intel Pentium Gold G-6400 desktop processor offering great performance for basic computing needs. Thermal solution NOT included in the box. ONLY compatible with 400 series chipset based motherboard. 58W.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Intel® Pentium Gold G-6400 Desktop Processor 2 Cores 4.0 GHz LGA1200… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro cpus category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the retro cpus category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

2 Cores / 4 Threads
Socket Type LGA 1200
Compatible with Intel 400 series chipset based motherboards
Intel Optane Memory Support

Full Specifications

Brand	Intel
Wattage	58 watts
Platform	Windows
CPU Model	Pentium Other
CPU Speed	4 GHz
CPU Socket	LGA 1200
Model Number	BX80701G6400
Built-In Media	User Guide
Mfr Part Number	BX80701G6400
Number of Items	1
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Count	2
Processor Speed	4 GHz
Secondary Cache	2 MB
CPU Manufacturer	Intel
Processor Series	Pentium Other
Processor Socket	LGA 1200
Processor Core Count	2
Warranty Description	Box: 3 Year Limited, Tray: 1 Year Limited
Item Dimensions L x W	1.97"L x 1.97"W

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Intel® Pentium Gold G-6400 Desktop Processor 2 Cores 4.0 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 58W (BX80701G6400) is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-18. Price and availability subject to change.