CPU
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Core i5-3340
Pentium Gold G6600
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 i5-3340 is positioned at rank #720 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 i5-3340
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-3340 | Pentium Gold G6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-3340 | Pentium Gold G6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 i5-3340 and Pentium Gold G6600
Core i5-3340
The Core i5-3340 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 77 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 4,249 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium Gold G6600
The Pentium Gold G6600 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 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 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: 4,223 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i5-3340 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold G6600 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-3340 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-3340 versus 4.2 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6600 — a 24% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G6600 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The Pentium Gold G6600 is built on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-3340 scores 4,249 against the Pentium Gold G6600's 4,223 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-3340. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i5-3340 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G6600.
| Feature | Core i5-3340 | Pentium Gold G6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 4.2 GHz+35% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | — | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 4,249 | 4,223 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-3340 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G6600 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-3340 | Pentium Gold G6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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