Core i5-6260U vs Pentium Gold 4415U

Core i5-6260U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2015

Pentium Gold 4415U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-6260U

2 / 4

3,200

0.0%

3,229

+0.9%

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-6260U is positioned at rank 406 and the Pentium Gold 4415U is on rank 196, so the Pentium Gold 4415U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 i5-6260U

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

98%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

98%

#394

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

550%

#395

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

542%

#396

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

498%

#397

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

495%

#398

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

491%

#400

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

474%

#401

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

455%

#402

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

454%

#403

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

442%

#406

Core i5-6260U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#421

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 4415U

#184

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

363%

#185

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

358%

#186

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

329%

#187

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

327%

#188

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

324%

#190

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

313%

#191

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

300%

#192

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

300%

#193

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

292%

#196

Pentium Gold 4415U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 4415U (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-6260U	Pentium Gold 4415U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-6260U (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-6260U	Pentium Gold 4415U
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 i5-6260U Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold 4415U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-6260U and Pentium Gold 4415U

Core i5-6260U

The Core i5-6260U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,200 points. Launch price was $304.

Pentium Gold 4415U

The Pentium Gold 4415U 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,229 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-6260U and Pentium Gold 4415U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-6260U versus 2.2 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4415U — a 27.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-6260U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i5-6260U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold 4415U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-6260U scores 3,200 against the Pentium Gold 4415U's 3,229 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium Gold 4415U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i5-6260U vs 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 4415U.

Feature	Core i5-6260U	Pentium Gold 4415U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+32%	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.3 GHz+28%
L3 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	3,200	3,229
Geekbench 6 Single	979	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1356 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i5-6260U	Pentium Gold 4415U
Socket	BGA1356	BGA1356
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 i5-6260U) / not specified (Pentium Gold 4415U). The Core i5-6260U includes integrated graphics (Iris Graphics 540), while the Pentium Gold 4415U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-6260U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-6260U rivals A12-9720P.