Core i3-1110G4 vs Pentium Gold G6500

Core i3-1110G4

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020

Pentium Gold G6500

2 Cores4 Thrd58 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-1110G4

2 / 4

4,160

0.0%

4,185

+0.6%

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 G6500 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-1110G4 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-1110G4	Pentium Gold G6500
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 (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-1110G4	Pentium Gold G6500
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 i3-1110G4 Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold G6500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1110G4 and Pentium Gold G6500

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.

Pentium Gold G6500

The Pentium Gold G6500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 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: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,185 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-1110G4 and Pentium Gold G6500 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-1110G4 versus 4.1 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6500 — a 5% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G6500 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The Core i3-1110G4 uses the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Pentium Gold G6500 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1110G4 scores 4,160 against the Pentium Gold G6500's 4,185 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium Gold G6500. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-1110G4 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G6500.

Feature	Core i3-1110G4	Pentium Gold G6500
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4.1 GHz+5%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	4.1 GHz+128%
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)	Comet Lake (2020−2025)
PassMark	4,160	4,185
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 G6500 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-1110G4	Pentium Gold G6500
Socket	FCBGA1598	LGA1200
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 G6500). The Core i3-1110G4 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU)), while the Pentium Gold G6500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1110G4 targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-1110G4 rivals Ryzen 3 4300U.