Pentium 6805 vs Core i3-7101E
Pentium 6805
Core i3-7101E
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Pentium 6805 is positioned at rank 744 and the Core i3-7101E is on rank 520, so the Core i3-7101E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 6805
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7101E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 6805 | Core i3-7101E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-Y (2020) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 6805 | Core i3-7101E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+222%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
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 Pentium 6805 and Core i3-7101E
Pentium 6805
The Pentium 6805 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 4,424 points. Launch price was $161.
Core i3-7101E
The Core i3-7101E 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 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 4,430 points. Launch price was $117.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium 6805 and Core i3-7101E share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pentium 6805 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-7101E — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-7101E (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Pentium 6805 uses the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i3-7101E uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 6805 scores 4,424 against the Core i3-7101E's 4,430 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-7101E. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium 6805 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-7101E.
| Feature | Pentium 6805 | Core i3-7101E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.9 GHz+30% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 3.9 GHz+255% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+33% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-Y (2020) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 4,424 | 4,430 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,250 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 6805 uses the FCBGA1526 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-7101E uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 6805 | Core i3-7101E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1526 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 6805) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-7101E). The Core i3-7101E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Pentium 6805 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-7101E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-7101E rivals Embedded Ryzen V1000.
| Feature | Pentium 6805 | Core i3-7101E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Embedded |
Value Analysis
The Pentium 6805 launched at $161 MSRP, while the Core i3-7101E debuted at $117. At current prices ($161 vs $50), the Core i3-7101E is $111 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium 6805 delivers 27.5 pts/$ vs 88.6 pts/$ for the Core i3-7101E — making the Core i3-7101E the 105.3% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium 6805 | Core i3-7101E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $161 | $117-27% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $161 | $50-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.5 | 88.6+222% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2017 |
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