Core i5-L16G7 vs Pentium Gold G5500T
Core i5-L16G7
Pentium Gold G5500T
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-L16G7 is positioned at rank #1040 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-L16G7
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-L16G7 | Pentium Gold G5500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Lakefield (2020) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-L16G7 | Pentium Gold G5500T |
|---|---|---|
| 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-L16G7 and Pentium Gold G5500T
Core i5-L16G7
The Core i5-L16G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Lakefield (2020) architecture. It features 5 cores and 5 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FC-CSP1016. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 3,280 points. Launch price was $281.
Pentium Gold G5500T
The Pentium Gold G5500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,256 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Core i5-L16G7 packs 5 cores / 5 threads, while the Pentium Gold G5500T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-L16G7 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i5-L16G7 versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5500T — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G5500T (base: 1.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-L16G7 uses the Lakefield (2020) architecture (10 nm), while the Pentium Gold G5500T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-L16G7 scores 3,280 against the Pentium Gold G5500T's 3,256 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-L16G7. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i5-L16G7 | Pentium Gold G5500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 5 / 5+150% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz+129% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Lakefield (2020) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,280 | 3,256 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-L16G7 uses the FC-CSP1016 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G5500T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-L16G7 | Pentium Gold G5500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FC-CSP1016 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4x-4267 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 9 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-L16G7) / not specified (Pentium Gold G5500T). The Core i5-L16G7 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Pentium Gold G5500T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-L16G7 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i5-L16G7 | Pentium Gold G5500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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