Pentium 6805 vs Core i5-3450S
Pentium 6805
Core i5-3450S
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 i5-3450S is on rank 685, so the Core i5-3450S 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 i5-3450S
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 6805 | Core i5-3450S |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-Y (2020) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 6805 | Core i5-3450S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+700%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 i5-3450S
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 i5-3450S
The Core i5-3450S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,399 points. Launch price was $150.
Processing Power
The Pentium 6805 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-3450S offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-3450S has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pentium 6805 versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-3450S — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-3450S (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Pentium 6805 uses the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-3450S uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 6805 scores 4,424 against the Core i5-3450S's 4,399 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium 6805. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium 6805 vs 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-3450S.
| Feature | Pentium 6805 | Core i5-3450S |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.8 GHz+155% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6144 kB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-55% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-Y (2020) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 4,424 | 4,399 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 6805 uses the FCBGA1526 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-3450S uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 6805 | Core i5-3450S |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1526 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium 6805 launched at $161 MSRP, while the Core i5-3450S debuted at $174. At current prices ($161 vs $20), the Core i5-3450S is $141 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium 6805 delivers 27.5 pts/$ vs 219.9 pts/$ for the Core i5-3450S — making the Core i5-3450S the 155.6% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium 6805 | Core i5-3450S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $161-7% | $174 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $161 | $20-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.5 | 219.9+700% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2012 |
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