Pentium Gold 5405U vs Core i3-6102E

CPU

GPU

Pentium Gold 5405U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2019

Core i3-6102E

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold 5405U

2 / 4

2,357

+0.3%

2,349

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Pentium Gold 5405U is positioned at rank 476 and the Core i3-6102E is on rank 989, so the Pentium Gold 5405U 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 Gold 5405U

#464

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

622%

#465

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

613%

#466

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

563%

#467

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

560%

#468

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

555%

#470

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

536%

#471

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

514%

#472

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

513%

#473

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

500%

#476

Pentium Gold 5405U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#488

Processor U300

MSRP: $193|Avg: $180

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-6102E

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

29858%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

28213%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

20485%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

6171%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4888%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4276%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2449%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2417%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2201%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2201%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2176%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2117%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2088%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2079%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2061%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

98%

#989

Core i3-6102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

100%

#990

Pentium Dual-Core E2160

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

100%

#991

Pentium Dual-Core E2210

MSRP: $98|Avg: $15

98%

#992

Core 2 Duo E7500

MSRP: $113|Avg: $10

98%

#993

Core 2 Quad Q9505

MSRP: $213|Avg: $150

98%

#996

Core i7-930

MSRP: $294|Avg: $20

98%

#997

Core i7-920

MSRP: $284|Avg: $79

97%

#998

Core i7-4960X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $136

96%

#999

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

#1001

Core 2 Duo E4400

MSRP: $113|Avg: $20

93%

#1002

Pentium D 915

MSRP: $74|Avg: $10

91%

#1003

Core 2 Quad Q9400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

90%

#1004

Celeron 450

MSRP: $53|Avg: $5

89%

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 Gold 5405U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Gold 5405U	Core i3-6102E
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($35)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-6102E (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and LPDDR3-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold 5405U	Core i3-6102E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($35)

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 Gold 5405U Benchmark Check

Core i3-6102E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 5405U and Core i3-6102E

Pentium Gold 5405U

The Pentium Gold 5405U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,357 points. Launch price was $161.

Core i3-6102E

The Core i3-6102E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,349 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium Gold 5405U and Core i3-6102E share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Pentium Gold 5405U versus 1.9 GHz on the Core i3-6102E — a 19% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold 5405U. The Pentium Gold 5405U uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-6102E uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 5405U scores 2,357 against the Core i3-6102E's 2,349 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium Gold 5405U. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold 5405U vs 3 MB on the Core i3-6102E.

Feature	Pentium Gold 5405U	Core i3-6102E
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz+21%	1.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	—
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	3 MB+50%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	2,357	2,349

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Gold 5405U) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-6102E). The Core i3-6102E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 530), while the Pentium Gold 5405U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-6102E targets Embedded.