Pentium Gold 6405U vs Pentium 3550M

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 6405U is positioned at rank 770 and the Pentium 3550M is on rank 293, so the Pentium 3550M 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 6405U

#758

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1111%

#759

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1095%

#760

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1005%

#761

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1001%

#762

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

992%

#764

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

958%

#765

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

918%

#766

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

917%

#767

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

892%

#770

Pentium Gold 6405U

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100%

#772

Core i7-9750HF

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3550M

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

100%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

99%

#281

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

442%

#282

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

436%

#283

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

400%

#284

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

398%

#285

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

395%

#287

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

381%

#288

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

365%

#289

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

365%

#290

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

355%

#293

Pentium 3550M

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100%

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 6405U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Gold 6405U	Pentium 3550M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium 3550M (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold 6405U	Pentium 3550M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 6405U Benchmark Check

Pentium 3550M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 6405U and Pentium 3550M

Pentium Gold 6405U

The Pentium Gold 6405U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,320 points. Launch price was $161.

Pentium 3550M

The Pentium 3550M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,327 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold 6405U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium 3550M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium Gold 6405U versus 2.3 GHz on the Pentium 3550M — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold 6405U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Pentium Gold 6405U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium 3550M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 6405U scores 1,320 against the Pentium 3550M's 1,327 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium 3550M. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 6405U vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 3550M.

Feature	Pentium Gold 6405U	Pentium 3550M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+4%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+4%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,320	1,327

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold 6405U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 3550M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.