Pentium 6805 vs Core i5-3550S

Pentium 6805

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3 GHz2020

Core i5-3550S

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 6805

2 / 4

4,424

0.0%

4,442

+0.4%

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 i5-3550S is on rank 758, so the Pentium 6805 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 Pentium 6805

#732

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1068%

#733

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1052%

#734

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

966%

#735

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

961%

#736

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

953%

#738

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

920%

#739

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

882%

#740

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

881%

#741

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

857%

#744

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

100%

#749

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

100%

#757

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3550S

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14385%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13592%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9869%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2973%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2355%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2060%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1180%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1165%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1060%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1060%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1048%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1020%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1006%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1002%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

993%

#758

Core i5-3550S

MSRP: $205|Avg: $100

100%

#759

FX-8140

MSRP: $225|Avg: $120

100%

#760

Athlon X2 450

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

100%

#761

Athlon II X3 450

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#762

Core i7-4790

MSRP: $339|Avg: $60

99%

#763

Pentium G640

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

99%

#764

Pentium G840

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

99%

#765

Core i5-6440EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#767

Core i5-4590T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $130

98%

#769

Celeron G530T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $17

97%

#770

Core i7-4770K

MSRP: $339|Avg: $100

97%

#771

A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $40

97%

#772

Core i5-2400

MSRP: $184|Avg: $25

97%

#773

Core i7-5775C

MSRP: $366|Avg: $150

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium 6805 (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium 6805	Core i5-3550S
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)	✅ More affordable ($100)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-Y (2020) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-3550S (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium 6805	Core i5-3550S
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+62%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)	✅ More affordable ($100)

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.

Pentium 6805 Benchmark Check

Core i5-3550S Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 6805 and Core i5-3550S

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 i5-3550S

The Core i5-3550S 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 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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: 4,442 points. Launch price was $350.

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Processing Power

The Pentium 6805 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-3550S offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-3550S has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pentium 6805 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-3550S — a 20.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-3550S (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Pentium 6805 uses the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-3550S uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 6805 scores 4,424 against the Core i5-3550S's 4,442 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-3550S. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium 6805 vs 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-3550S.

Feature	Pentium 6805	Core i5-3550S
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.7 GHz+23%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3 GHz+173%
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	4,442
Geekbench 6 Single	—	619

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 6805 uses the FCBGA1526 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-3550S uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium 6805	Core i5-3550S
Socket	FCBGA1526	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 6805) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-3550S). The Core i5-3550S includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 2500), while the Pentium 6805 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3550S targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-3550S rivals FX-6350.

Feature	Pentium 6805	Core i5-3550S
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 2500
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Legacy Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Pentium 6805 launched at $161 MSRP, while the Core i5-3550S debuted at $205. At current prices ($161 vs $100), the Core i5-3550S is $61 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium 6805 delivers 27.5 pts/$ vs 44.4 pts/$ for the Core i5-3550S — making the Core i5-3550S the 47.1% better value option.