Core i5-650 vs Pentium P6100

Core i5-650

2 Cores4 Thrd73 WWMax: 3.46 GHz2010

Pentium P6100

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-650

2 / 4

2,254

+0.4%

2,245

0.0%

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 i5-650 is positioned at rank 946 and the Pentium P6100 is on rank 825, so the Pentium P6100 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 i5-650

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

24334%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

22993%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

16695%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5029%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3984%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3485%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1996%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1970%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1794%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1794%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1774%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1726%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1702%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1695%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1679%

#946

Core i5-650

MSRP: $176|Avg: $22

100%

#947

A10-6790B

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

99%

#948

Phenom X3 8600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#949

Core i3-6100TE

MSRP: $250|Avg: $90

98%

#950

FX-4320

MSRP: $250|Avg: $100

98%

#951

Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition

MSRP: $990|Avg: $150

98%

#952

Celeron E1200

MSRP: $53|Avg: $98

98%

#954

Core i5-660

MSRP: $196|Avg: $150

97%

#955

Athlon II X2 250

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

97%

#956

Core i3-2120T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $38

96%

#957

Phenom II X3 720

MSRP: $130|Avg: $64

96%

#958

Pentium E6300

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

96%

#959

Core i5-661

MSRP: $196|Avg: $40

95%

#960

Core i3-4150

MSRP: $281|Avg: $70

95%

#961

Core i5-750

MSRP: $210|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium P6100

#813

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1307%

#814

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1288%

#815

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1182%

#816

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1177%

#817

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1166%

#819

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1126%

#820

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1080%

#821

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1078%

#822

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1049%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

100%

#828

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

99%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

99%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#837

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-650 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium P6100 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-650	Pentium P6100
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($22)	✅ More affordable ($16.39)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Pentium P6100 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $16.39 (vs $22), it costs 25% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 34% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-650.

Insight	Core i5-650	Pentium P6100
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+34%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($22)	✅ More affordable ($16.39)

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 i5-650 Benchmark Check

Pentium P6100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-650 and Pentium P6100

Core i5-650

The Core i5-650 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,254 points. Launch price was $35.

Pentium P6100

The Pentium P6100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $12.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-650 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium P6100's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Core i5-650 versus 2 GHz on the Pentium P6100 — a 53.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-650 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-650 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium P6100 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-650 scores 2,254 against the Pentium P6100's 2,245 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-650. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-650 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6100.

Feature	Core i5-650	Pentium P6100
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.46 GHz+73%	2 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+60%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Clarkdale (2010−2011)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	2,254	2,245

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-650 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium P6100 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-650	Pentium P6100
Socket	LGA1156	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-650 launched at $176 MSRP, while the Pentium P6100 debuted at $100. At current prices ($22 vs $16.39), the Pentium P6100 is $6 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-650 delivers 102.5 pts/$ vs 137.0 pts/$ for the Pentium P6100 — making the Pentium P6100 the 28.8% better value option.