Core i3-1110G4
VS
Pentium Gold G5620

Core i3-1110G4 vs Pentium Gold G5620

Intel

Core i3-1110G4

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020
VS
Intel

Pentium Gold G5620

2 Cores4 Thrd54 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 i3-1110G4 is positioned at rank #985 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 i3-1110G4

#973
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1982%
#974
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1953%
#975
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1793%
#976
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1785%
#977
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1769%
#979
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1708%
#980
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1638%
#981
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1635%
#982
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1591%
#985
Core i3-1110G4
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#986
Pro A8-8600B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $25
99%
#991
Pentium 8500
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
98%
#992
A6-8500P
MSRP: $100|Avg: $16
98%
#994
Core i7-4700EQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $180
97%
#995
Core i3-8145UE
MSRP: $281|Avg: $50
97%
#996
Core i7-4712MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $60
95%
#997
Core i7-3615QE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $100
95%
#998
Celeron M U3400
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
95%
#999
3015Ce
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
95%
#1000
Core i7-4700MQ
MSRP: $383|Avg: $50
94%
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 Leadership: The Pentium Gold G5620 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-1110G4 in both compute-intensive tasks (2.2% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCore i3-1110G4Pentium Gold G5620
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i3-1110G4Pentium Gold G5620
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1110G4 and Pentium Gold G5620

Intel

Core i3-1110G4

The Core i3-1110G4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,160 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

Pentium Gold G5620

The Pentium Gold G5620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 February 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4 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: 4,251 points. Launch price was $93.

Processing Power

Both the Core i3-1110G4 and Pentium Gold G5620 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-1110G4 versus 4 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5620 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G5620 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i3-1110G4 uses the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Pentium Gold G5620 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1110G4 scores 4,160 against the Pentium Gold G5620's 4,251 — a 2.2% lead for the Pentium Gold G5620. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-1110G4 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G5620.

FeatureCore i3-1110G4Pentium Gold G5620
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
2 / 4
Boost Clock
3.9 GHz
4 GHz+3%
Base Clock
1.8 GHz
4 GHz+122%
L3 Cache
6 MB (total)+50%
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)+400%
256K (per core)
Process
10 nm SuperFin-29%
14 nm
Architecture
Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)
Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark
4,160
4,251+2%
Geekbench 6 Single
1,491
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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1110G4 uses the FCBGA1598 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Pentium Gold G5620 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i3-1110G4Pentium Gold G5620
Socket
FCBGA1598
LGA1151
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-1110G4) / not specified (Pentium Gold G5620). The Core i3-1110G4 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU)), while the Pentium Gold G5620 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1110G4 targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-1110G4 rivals Ryzen 3 4300U.

FeatureCore i3-1110G4Pentium Gold G5620
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Thin & Light Laptop