Core i3-1000NG4 vs Pentium Gold G5600T

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i3-1000NG4

2020

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 9W instead of 35W, a 26W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Pentium Gold G5600T across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No integrated graphics, while Pentium Gold G5600T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Pentium Gold G5600T

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.0% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Core i3-1000NG4 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,496 vs 3,530).
❌288.9% higher power demand at 35W vs 9W.

Core i3-1000NG4

2020

Pentium Gold G5600T

2019

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 9W instead of 35W, a 26W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.0% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Core i3-1000NG4 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Pentium Gold G5600T across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No integrated graphics, while Pentium Gold G5600T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,496 vs 3,530).
❌288.9% higher power demand at 35W vs 9W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-1000NG4 better than Pentium Gold G5600T?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Pentium Gold G5600T is ahead with a 10.0% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-1000NG4 pulls ahead with 1% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-1000NG4 is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i3-1000NG4 still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i3-1000NG4 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i3-1000NG4 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2019) and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 4 threads instead of 2/4. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-1000NG4 Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold G5600T Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-1000NG4	Pentium Gold G5600T
1080p
low	88 FPS	87 FPS
medium	88 FPS	87 FPS
high	88 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	87 FPS
medium	88 FPS	87 FPS
high	83 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	66 FPS
medium	57 FPS	55 FPS
high	43 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	33 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-1000NG4	Pentium Gold G5600T
1080p
low	77 FPS	87 FPS
medium	69 FPS	87 FPS
high	63 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	66 FPS
1440p
low	63 FPS	87 FPS
medium	55 FPS	81 FPS
high	52 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	44 FPS	65 FPS
medium	40 FPS	59 FPS
high	30 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	28 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-1000NG4	Pentium Gold G5600T
1080p
low	88 FPS	87 FPS
medium	88 FPS	87 FPS
high	88 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	87 FPS
medium	88 FPS	87 FPS
high	88 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	87 FPS
medium	88 FPS	87 FPS
high	88 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	87 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-1000NG4	Pentium Gold G5600T
1080p
low	88 FPS	87 FPS
medium	88 FPS	87 FPS
high	88 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	87 FPS
medium	88 FPS	87 FPS
high	88 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	87 FPS
medium	88 FPS	87 FPS
high	88 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	87 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1000NG4 and Pentium Gold G5600T

Core i3-1000NG4

The Core i3-1000NG4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 March 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1044. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 3,530 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium Gold G5600T

The Pentium Gold G5600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,496 points. Launch price was $75.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-1000NG4 and Pentium Gold G5600T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-1000NG4 versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5600T — a 3.1% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G5600T (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i3-1000NG4 uses the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture (10 nm), while the Pentium Gold G5600T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1000NG4 scores 3,530 against the Pentium Gold G5600T's 3,496 — a 1% lead for the Core i3-1000NG4. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-1000NG4 vs 4 MB on the Pentium Gold G5600T.

Feature	Core i3-1000NG4	Pentium Gold G5600T
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.3 GHz+3%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3.3 GHz+200%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake-Y (2020)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	3,530	3,496

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1000NG4 uses the BGA1044 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G5600T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-1000NG4	Pentium Gold G5600T
Socket	BGA1044	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-1000NG4) / VT-x (Pentium Gold G5600T). The Pentium Gold G5600T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i3-1000NG4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Gold G5600T targets Low Power.