Core i5-6287U vs Pentium Gold G6500T
Core i5-6287U
Pentium Gold G6500T
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 i5-6287U is positioned at rank #470 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 i5-6287U
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-6287U | Pentium Gold G6500T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-6287U | Pentium Gold G6500T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-6287U and Pentium Gold G6500T
Core i5-6287U
The Core i5-6287U 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 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,801 points. Launch price was $304.
Pentium Gold G6500T
The Pentium Gold G6500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 3,806 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-6287U and Pentium Gold G6500T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. The Core i5-6287U is built on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-6287U scores 3,801 against the Pentium Gold G6500T's 3,806 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium Gold G6500T. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i5-6287U vs 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium Gold G6500T.
| Feature | Core i5-6287U | Pentium Gold G6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | — |
| PassMark | 3,801 | 3,806 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 816 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-6287U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G6500T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2133 memory speed. The Pentium Gold G6500T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-6287U) vs 16 (Pentium Gold G6500T) — the Pentium Gold G6500T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i5-6287U | Pentium Gold G6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-6287U) vs VT-x, VT-d (Pentium Gold G6500T). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Graphics 550 (Core i5-6287U) and UHD Graphics 630 (Pentium Gold G6500T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-6287U targets High Performance Laptop, Pentium Gold G6500T targets Desktop Low Power. Direct competitor: Core i5-6287U rivals FX-9800P.
| Feature | Core i5-6287U | Pentium Gold G6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Iris Graphics 550 | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | High Performance Laptop | Desktop Low Power |
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