Core i5-4310M vs Pentium Gold G6405T

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 i5-4310M is positioned at rank #217 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 i5-4310M

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100%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Gold G6405T (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-4310M	Pentium Gold G6405T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4310M (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-4310M	Pentium Gold G6405T
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 i5-4310M Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold G6405T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4310M and Pentium Gold G6405T

Core i5-4310M

The Core i5-4310M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,067 points. Launch price was $225.

Pentium Gold G6405T

The Pentium Gold G6405T 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 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 3,095 points. Launch price was $64.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-4310M and Pentium Gold G6405T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-4310M versus 3.5 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6405T — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G6405T (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-4310M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Gold G6405T uses Comet Lake-R (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4310M scores 3,067 against the Pentium Gold G6405T's 3,095 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium Gold G6405T. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4310M vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G6405T.

Feature	Core i5-4310M	Pentium Gold G6405T
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3.5 GHz+30%
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Comet Lake-R (2021)
PassMark	3,067	3,095

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4310M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G6405T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.