Pentium Gold G6500T vs Core i3-10110U

Pentium Gold G6500T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WW2020

Core i3-10110U

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold G6500T

2 / 4

3,806

0.0%

3,839

+0.9%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10110U

#566

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

764%

#567

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

753%

#568

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

691%

#569

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

688%

#570

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

682%

#572

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

659%

#573

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

631%

#574

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

630%

#575

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

613%

#578

Core i3-10110U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-10110U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium Gold G6500T in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium Gold G6500T	Core i3-10110U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium Gold G6500T	Core i3-10110U
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 G6500T Benchmark Check

Core i3-10110U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold G6500T and Core i3-10110U

Pentium Gold G6500T

The Pentium Gold G6500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 3,806 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-10110U

The Core i3-10110U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,839 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium Gold G6500T and Core i3-10110U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. The Core i3-10110U is built on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G6500T scores 3,806 against the Core i3-10110U's 3,839 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-10110U. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium Gold G6500T vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-10110U.

Feature	Pentium Gold G6500T	Core i3-10110U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+67%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB Intel® Smart Cache	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
PassMark	3,806	3,839
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	2,327
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,270
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,353

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold G6500T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-10110U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Pentium Gold G6500T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Pentium Gold G6500T	Core i3-10110U
Socket	LGA1200	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Pentium Gold G6500T) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-10110U). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Pentium Gold G6500T) and UHD Graphics for 10th Gen (Core i3-10110U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Gold G6500T targets Desktop Low Power, Core i3-10110U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i3-10110U rivals Ryzen 3 3200U.

Feature	Pentium Gold G6500T	Core i3-10110U
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	UHD Graphics for 10th Gen
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Desktop Low Power	Productivity