CPU
GPU
Core i3-3227U
Pentium Gold 6405U
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-3227U is positioned at rank 599 and the Pentium Gold 6405U is on rank 770, so the Core i3-3227U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3227U
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 6405U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-3227U | Pentium Gold 6405U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-3227U | Pentium Gold 6405U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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 i3-3227U and Pentium Gold 6405U
Core i3-3227U
The Core i3-3227U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,299 points. Launch price was $225.
Pentium Gold 6405U
The Pentium Gold 6405U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 October 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,320 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
Both the Core i3-3227U and Pentium Gold 6405U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Core i3-3227U versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium Gold 6405U — a 23.3% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold 6405U (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i3-3227U uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Gold 6405U uses Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-3227U scores 1,299 against the Pentium Gold 6405U's 1,320 — a 1.6% lead for the Pentium Gold 6405U. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3227U vs 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 6405U.
| Feature | Core i3-3227U | Pentium Gold 6405U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.4 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.4 GHz+26% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total)+50% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 1,299 | 1,320+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 400 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 900 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-3227U uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold 6405U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-3227U | Pentium Gold 6405U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-3227U) / not specified (Pentium Gold 6405U). The Core i3-3227U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Pentium Gold 6405U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-3227U targets Legacy Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Core i3-3227U rivals AMD A6-4455M.
| Feature | Core i3-3227U | Pentium Gold 6405U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Ultrabook | — |
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