Core i5-7287U vs Pentium Gold G6505T

Core i5-7287U

2 Cores4 Thrd28 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2017

Pentium Gold G6505T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-7287U

2 / 4

3,743

+1.2%

3,698

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. The Core i5-7287U is positioned at rank #680 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 i5-7287U

#668

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

941%

#669

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

927%

#670

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

851%

#671

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

847%

#672

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

839%

#674

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

811%

#675

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

777%

#676

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

776%

#677

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

755%

#680

Core i5-7287U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

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

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-7287U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium Gold G6505T in both compute-intensive tasks (1.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-7287U	Pentium Gold G6505T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-7287U	Pentium Gold G6505T
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 i5-7287U Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold G6505T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-7287U and Pentium Gold G6505T

Core i5-7287U

The Core i5-7287U 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,743 points. Launch price was $304.

Pentium Gold G6505T

The Pentium Gold G6505T 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 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: 3,698 points. Launch price was $75.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-7287U and Pentium Gold G6505T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-7287U versus 3.6 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6505T — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-7287U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-7287U uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold G6505T uses Comet Lake-R (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-7287U scores 3,743 against the Pentium Gold G6505T's 3,698 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i5-7287U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i5-7287U vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G6505T.

Feature	Core i5-7287U	Pentium Gold G6505T
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+3%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	3.6 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Comet Lake-R (2021)
PassMark	3,743+1%	3,698

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-7287U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G6505T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-7287U	Pentium Gold G6505T
Socket	BGA1356	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	2133	—
Max RAM Capacity	32	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-7287U) / not specified (Pentium Gold G6505T). The Core i5-7287U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650), while the Pentium Gold G6505T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7287U targets Mobile.