Pentium Gold 6500Y vs Core i5-4308U

Pentium Gold 6500Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2021

Core i5-4308U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold 6500Y

2 / 4

2,966

0.0%

2,978

+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 Gold 6500Y is positioned at rank 346 and the Core i5-4308U is on rank 700, so the Pentium Gold 6500Y 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 6500Y

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

99%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#334

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

495%

#335

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

487%

#336

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

447%

#337

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

445%

#338

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

441%

#340

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

426%

#341

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

409%

#342

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

408%

#343

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

397%

#346

Pentium Gold 6500Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4308U

#688

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

985%

#689

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

971%

#690

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

891%

#691

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

887%

#692

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

879%

#694

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

849%

#695

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

814%

#696

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

813%

#697

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

791%

#700

Core i5-4308U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#705

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

99%

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 6500Y (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Gold 6500Y	Core i5-4308U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4308U (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold 6500Y	Core i5-4308U
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 6500Y Benchmark Check

Core i5-4308U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 6500Y and Core i5-4308U

Pentium Gold 6500Y

The Pentium Gold 6500Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,966 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-4308U

The Core i5-4308U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,978 points. Launch price was $315.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium Gold 6500Y and Core i5-4308U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Pentium Gold 6500Y versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4308U — a 3% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold 6500Y (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Pentium Gold 6500Y uses the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4308U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 6500Y scores 2,966 against the Core i5-4308U's 2,978 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-4308U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Pentium Gold 6500Y vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4308U.

Feature	Pentium Gold 6500Y	Core i5-4308U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+3%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	2.8 GHz+155%
L3 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,966	2,978

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold 6500Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-4308U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Gold 6500Y	Core i5-4308U
Socket	FCBGA1515	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Gold 6500Y) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4308U). The Core i5-4308U includes integrated graphics (Iris Graphics 5100), while the Pentium Gold 6500Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4308U targets Mobile.