Pentium Gold G5620 vs Core i3-7100

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7100

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

8471%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

8004%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

5811%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1751%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1387%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1213%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

695%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

686%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

624%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

624%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

617%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

601%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

592%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

590%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

585%

#375

Ryzen Embedded V2546

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#376

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

97%

#377

Core i3-9100HL

MSRP: $225|Avg: $100

94%

#378

Core i9-12900TE

MSRP: $494|Avg: $664

94%

#532

Core i3-7100

MSRP: $117|Avg: $40

100%

#533

Celeron G1620T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $15

99%

#536

Pentium G4400T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $75

99%

#539

Athlon X4 850

MSRP: $77|Avg: $20

97%

#541

FX-6350

MSRP: $132|Avg: $55

96%

#542

Celeron G470

MSRP: $35|Avg: $10

95%

#543

Pentium G3220

MSRP: $54|Avg: $15

95%

#545

Athlon 5370

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium Gold G5620 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-7100 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium Gold G5620	Core i3-7100
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium Gold G5620	Core i3-7100
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)

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 G5620 Benchmark Check

Core i3-7100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold G5620 and Core i3-7100

Pentium Gold G5620

The Pentium Gold G5620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 February 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 4,251 points. Launch price was $93.

Core i3-7100

The Core i3-7100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,306 points. Launch price was $117.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium Gold G5620 and Core i3-7100 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5620 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-7100 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G5620 (base: 4 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Pentium Gold G5620 uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-7100 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G5620 scores 4,251 against the Core i3-7100's 4,306 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i3-7100. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G5620 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-7100.

Feature	Pentium Gold G5620	Core i3-7100
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	4 GHz+3%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+3%	3.9 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	4,251	4,306+1%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Pentium Gold G5620	Core i3-7100
Socket	LGA1151	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Gold G5620) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-7100). The Core i3-7100 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Pentium Gold G5620 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-7100 targets Desktop.