Intel Core i5-6300U vs Intel Pentium Gold 5405U

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Performance
Core i5-6300U32% better
4,152.511% of 36,991
Pentium Gold 5405U
3,148.59% of 36,991

The Core i5-6300U has 32% better performance than the Pentium Gold 5405U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-6300U
No data available
Pentium Gold 5405U
19.5616% of 121.53

The Pentium Gold 5405U has 16% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i5-6300U CPU

The Intel Core i5-6300U is a 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The i5-6300U is compatible with FCBGA1356 motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Core i5-6300U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 3 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-6300U features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2400.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3000.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-6300U does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i5-6300U has the 441st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 11.23% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Pentium Gold 5405U CPU

The Intel Pentium Gold 5405U is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2019 with a suggested retail price of $161. It is part of Intel's Pentium Gold lineup, which is based on the Whiskey Lake microarchitecture. The Gold 5405U is compatible with Intel BGA 1528 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 620 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Pentium Gold 5405U supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Pentium Gold 5405U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 2 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Pentium Gold 5405U features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.3 GHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium Gold 5405U includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 620. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Pentium Gold 5405U has the 514th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 8.51% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,148.5 score and $161 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 19.56. This is the 161st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i5-6300UPentium Gold 5405U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Series--Pentium Gold
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q1 2019
Launch Price (MSRP)--$161
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i5-6300U32% better
4,152.511% of 36,991
Pentium Gold 5405U
3,148.59% of 36,991

The Core i5-6300U has 32% better performance than the Pentium Gold 5405U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-6300U is ranked 441st with a score of 4,152.5, and the Pentium Gold 5405U is ranked 514th with a score of 3,148.5.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-6300U
No data available
Pentium Gold 5405U
19.5616% of 121.53

The Pentium Gold 5405U has 37% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Pentium Gold 5405U's 19.56 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i5-6300U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-2640M4,172+0%
Core i3-10110U4,157+0%
Core i5-6300U4,152.5
Core i3-8130U4,126-1%
Core i5-7200U4,107-1%
Core i5-5200U3,365.5-19%
Core i7-640M3,356-19%
Pentium Gold 5405U3,148.5-24%
Core i5-L16G73,015-27%
Core i3-5010U3,002-28%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i5-6300U orPentium Gold 5405U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-7700HQ23.37+19%
Core i5-8365U21.53+10%
Core i5-8265U20.95+7%
Core i7-4800MQ20.78+6%
Core i3-7100H20.26+4%
Pentium Gold 5405U19.56
Core i7-4712HQ18.49-5%
Celeron 3865U17.81-9%
Celeron J400517.54-10%
Core i7-4702MQ16.62-15%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i5-6300UPentium Gold 5405U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
4,152.5
(+31.89%)
3,148.5
3DMark Time Spy CPU
1,773
(+23.21%)
1,439
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
307
(+31.76%)
233
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
122
(+31.75%)
92.6
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
3,242
(+43.01%)
2,267
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,670
(+26.61%)
1,319
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i5-6300UPentium Gold 5405U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size14 nm10 nm

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i5-6300UPentium Gold 5405U
Series--Pentium Gold
Microarchitecture--Whiskey Lake
Codename--Whiskey Lake-U
Memory Support--DDR4
Memory Channels--Dual-channel
ECC Memory--No

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-6300UPentium Gold 5405U
Cores22
Threads44
Clock Speed2400.0 MHz2.3 GHz
Turbo Clock3000.0 MHz--
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--23.0x
Multiplier Unlocked--No

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-6300UPentium Gold 5405U
L1 Cache128 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB256 KB
L3 Cache3 MB2 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i5-6300UPentium Gold 5405U
SocketFCBGA1356Intel BGA 1528
PCI Express--PCIe 3.0 x12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
TJ Max100 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i5-6300UPentium Gold 5405U
Integrated Graphics--UHD Graphics 620
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.