Core i5-6198DU vs Pentium Gold G6405T

Core i5-6198DU

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2015

Pentium Gold G6405T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-6198DU

2 / 4

3,109

+0.5%

3,095

0.0%

Core i5-520M

Core 2 Duo T7250

Core i3-3245

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

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 i5-6198DU is positioned at rank #270 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 i5-6198DU

#258

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

425%

#259

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

418%

#260

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

384%

#261

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

382%

#262

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

379%

#264

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

366%

#265

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

351%

#266

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

350%

#267

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

341%

#270

Core i5-6198DU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#277

Core 2 Extreme X9100

MSRP: $851|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

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 Gold G6405T (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-6198DU	Pentium Gold G6405T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-6198DU (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-6198DU	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 i5-6198DU Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold G6405T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-6198DU and Pentium Gold G6405T

Core i5-6198DU

The Core i5-6198DU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 December 2015 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,109 points. Launch price was $69.

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 i5-6198DU and Pentium Gold G6405T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core i5-6198DU versus 3.5 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6405T — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G6405T (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-6198DU uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold G6405T uses Comet Lake-R (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-6198DU scores 3,109 against the Pentium Gold G6405T's 3,095 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-6198DU. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-6198DU vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G6405T.

Feature	Core i5-6198DU	Pentium Gold G6405T
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz	3.5 GHz+25%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.5 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Comet Lake-R (2021)
PassMark	3,109	3,095
Geekbench 6 Single	946	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-6198DU uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G6405T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-6198DU	Pentium Gold G6405T
Socket	BGA	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-6198DU) / not specified (Pentium Gold G6405T). The Core i5-6198DU includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Pentium Gold G6405T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-6198DU targets Entry Level Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-6198DU rivals A9-9410.