Core i3-6320 vs Pentium 6805

Core i3-6320

2 Cores4 Thrd51 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2015

Pentium 6805

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-6320

2 / 4

4,421

0.0%

4,424

+0.1%

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 i3-6320 is positioned at rank 630 and the Pentium 6805 is on rank 744, so the Core i3-6320 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 i3-6320

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11282%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

10660%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7740%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2332%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1847%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1616%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

925%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

913%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

832%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

832%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

822%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

800%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

789%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

786%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

779%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

100%

#284

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

100%

#387

Ryzen Embedded V1807B

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#630

Core i3-6320

MSRP: $160|Avg: $35

100%

#632

Pentium G3258

MSRP: $75|Avg: $72

100%

#634

Celeron G555

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

99%

#635

Celeron G530

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

99%

#636

Core i3-7350K

MSRP: $179|Avg: $45

99%

#637

FX-4130

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#638

Athlon II X2 280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#639

FX-8300

MSRP: $197|Avg: $50

98%

#640

Celeron G540T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

98%

#641

Core i5-6600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $90

98%

#642

Core i5-4460

MSRP: $182|Avg: $40

98%

#645

Core i3-4170T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $17

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 6805

#732

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1068%

#733

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1052%

#734

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

966%

#735

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

961%

#736

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

953%

#738

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

920%

#739

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

882%

#740

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

881%

#741

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

857%

#744

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

100%

#749

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

100%

#757

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium 6805 (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-6320	Pentium 6805
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($35)	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-Y (2020) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-6320 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-6320	Pentium 6805
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+360%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($35)	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)

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 i3-6320 Benchmark Check

Pentium 6805 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-6320 and Pentium 6805

Core i3-6320

The Core i3-6320 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,421 points. Launch price was $157.

Pentium 6805

The Pentium 6805 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 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 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 4,424 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-6320 and Pentium 6805 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-6320 versus 3 GHz on the Pentium 6805 — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-6320 (base: 3.9 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core i3-6320 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium 6805 uses Ice Lake-Y (2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-6320 scores 4,421 against the Pentium 6805's 4,424 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium 6805. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-6320	Pentium 6805
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+30%	3 GHz
Base Clock	3.9 GHz+255%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Ice Lake-Y (2020)
PassMark	4,421	4,424
Cinebench R23 Multi	2,853	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,311	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,730	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-6320 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 6805 uses FCBGA1526 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-6320	Pentium 6805
Socket	LGA1151	FCBGA1526
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i3-6320) / not specified (Pentium 6805). The Core i3-6320 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 530), while the Pentium 6805 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Core i3-6320	Pentium 6805
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics 530	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	Yes	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-6320 launched at $160 MSRP, while the Pentium 6805 debuted at $161. At current prices ($35 vs $161), the Core i3-6320 is $126 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-6320 delivers 126.3 pts/$ vs 27.5 pts/$ for the Pentium 6805 — making the Core i3-6320 the 128.5% better value option.