Pentium Gold G6500T vs Core i5-6287U

Pentium Gold G6500T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WW2020

Core i5-6287U

2 Cores4 Thrd28 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold G6500T

2 / 4

3,806

+0.1%

3,801

0.0%

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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 i5-6287U

#458

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

618%

#459

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

609%

#460

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

559%

#461

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

556%

#462

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

551%

#464

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

532%

#465

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

510%

#466

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

509%

#467

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

496%

#470

Core i5-6287U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#472

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Gold G6500T (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Gold G6500T	Core i5-6287U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-6287U (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold G6500T	Core i5-6287U
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 i5-6287U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold G6500T and Core i5-6287U

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 i5-6287U

The Core i5-6287U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,801 points. Launch price was $304.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium Gold G6500T and Core i5-6287U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. The Core i5-6287U is built on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G6500T scores 3,806 against the Core i5-6287U's 3,801 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium Gold G6500T. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium Gold G6500T vs 4 MB on the Core i5-6287U.

Feature	Pentium Gold G6500T	Core i5-6287U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+13%	3.1 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB Intel® Smart Cache	4 MB
L2 Cache	—	512 kB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	3,806	3,801
Geekbench 6 Single	—	816

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold G6500T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-6287U uses BGA1356 (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 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium Gold G6500T) vs 12 (Core i5-6287U) — the Pentium Gold G6500T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium Gold G6500T	Core i5-6287U
Socket	LGA1200	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+300%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+33%	12

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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 i5-6287U). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Pentium Gold G6500T) and Iris Graphics 550 (Core i5-6287U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Gold G6500T targets Desktop Low Power, Core i5-6287U targets High Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-6287U rivals FX-9800P.

Feature	Pentium Gold G6500T	Core i5-6287U
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	Iris Graphics 550
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Desktop Low Power	High Performance Laptop