Core i3-7300 vs Pentium Gold G6605
Core i3-7300
Pentium Gold G6605
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 i3-7300 is positioned at rank #695 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7300
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-7300 | Pentium Gold G6605 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($46) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-7300 | Pentium Gold G6605 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($46) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i3-7300 and Pentium Gold G6605
Core i3-7300
The Core i3-7300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) 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): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,519 points. Launch price was $147.
Pentium Gold G6605
The Pentium Gold G6605 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,488 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
Both the Core i3-7300 and Pentium Gold G6605 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i3-7300 versus 4.3 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6605 — a 7.2% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G6605 (base: 4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Core i3-7300 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold G6605 uses Comet Lake-R (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-7300 scores 4,519 against the Pentium Gold G6605's 4,488 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i3-7300. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i3-7300 | Pentium Gold G6605 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.3 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz | 4.3 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Comet Lake-R (2021) |
| PassMark | 4,519 | 4,488 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-7300 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G6605 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-7300 | Pentium Gold G6605 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-7300) / not specified (Pentium Gold G6605). The Core i3-7300 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Pentium Gold G6605 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-7300 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i3-7300 | Pentium Gold G6605 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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