Core i3-10110U vs Pentium Gold G5500

CPU

GPU

Core i3-10110U

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2019

Pentium Gold G5500

2 Cores4 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-10110U

2 / 4

3,839

0.0%

3,846

+0.2%

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core i3-10110U is positioned at rank #578 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10110U

#566

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

764%

#567

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

753%

#568

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

691%

#569

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

688%

#570

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

682%

#572

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

659%

#573

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

631%

#574

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

630%

#575

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

613%

#578

Core i3-10110U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-10110U leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium Gold G5500 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-10110U	Pentium Gold G5500
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-10110U	Pentium Gold G5500
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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 i3-10110U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10110U and Pentium Gold G5500

Core i3-10110U

The Core i3-10110U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,839 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium Gold G5500

The Pentium Gold G5500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,846 points. Launch price was $75.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-10110U and Pentium Gold G5500 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i3-10110U versus 3.8 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5500 — a 7.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-10110U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i3-10110U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold G5500 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-10110U scores 3,839 against the Pentium Gold G5500's 3,846 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium Gold G5500. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-10110U	Pentium Gold G5500
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+8%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.8 GHz+81%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	3,839	3,846
Cinebench R23 Multi	2,327	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,270	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,353	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-10110U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G5500 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-10110U	Pentium Gold G5500
Socket	FCBGA1528	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-10110U) / not specified (Pentium Gold G5500). The Core i3-10110U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 10th Gen), while the Pentium Gold G5500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-10110U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i3-10110U rivals Ryzen 3 3200U.