Core i5-5287U vs Pentium Gold G6405T
Core i5-5287U
Pentium Gold G6405T
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 i5-5287U is positioned at rank #112 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-5287U
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-5287U | 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 (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-5287U | Pentium Gold G6405T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-5287U and Pentium Gold G6405T
Core i5-5287U
The Core i5-5287U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,084 points. Launch price was $315.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-5287U and Pentium Gold G6405T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-5287U versus 3.5 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6405T — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G6405T (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-5287U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold G6405T uses Comet Lake-R (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-5287U scores 3,084 against the Pentium Gold G6405T's 3,095 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium Gold G6405T. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-5287U vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G6405T.
| Feature | Core i5-5287U | Pentium Gold G6405T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.5 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 4 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-U (2015) | Comet Lake-R (2021) |
| PassMark | 3,084 | 3,095 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-5287U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G6405T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-5287U | Pentium Gold G6405T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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