Pentium Gold G5620 vs Core i5-3350P

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 i5-3350P

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13654%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12901%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9367%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2822%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2235%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1955%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1120%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1105%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1006%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1006%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

995%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

968%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

955%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

951%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

942%

#392

Celeron G4920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $115

97%

#730

Core i5-3350P

MSRP: $189|Avg: $25

100%

#732

Core i3-4350T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $20

100%

#733

Athlon II X4 641

MSRP: $102|Avg: $102

99%

#734

Athlon II X3 460

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#735

Pentium G2100T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

99%

#736

Core i5-3330

MSRP: $182|Avg: $21

99%

#737

Core i3-4330T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

99%

#738

Pentium E5300

MSRP: $62|Avg: $25

99%

#739

Athlon II X2 215

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

98%

#740

Core i7-4790S

MSRP: $312|Avg: $60

98%

#741

FX-6100

MSRP: $165|Avg: $25

98%

#742

Pentium G2020T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

98%

#743

Core i7-4771

MSRP: $320|Avg: $78

98%

#745

Core i7-4770S

MSRP: $305|Avg: $35

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 Gold G5620 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Gold G5620	Core i5-3350P
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-3350P (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold G5620	Core i5-3350P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)

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 i5-3350P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold G5620 and Core i5-3350P

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 i5-3350P

The Core i5-3350P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 69 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,314 points. Launch price was $292.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold G5620 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-3350P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-3350P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5620 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-3350P — a 19.2% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G5620 (base: 4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Pentium Gold G5620 uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-3350P uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G5620 scores 4,251 against the Core i5-3350P's 4,314 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i5-3350P. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G5620 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-3350P.

Feature	Pentium Gold G5620	Core i5-3350P
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+21%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+29%	3.1 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	6 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	4,251	4,314+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold G5620 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-3350P uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.