Pentium J4205 vs Core m5-6Y54
Pentium J4205
Core m5-6Y54
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 J4205 is positioned at rank 910 and the Core m5-6Y54 is on rank 1132, so the Pentium J4205 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium J4205
Performance Per Dollar Core m5-6Y54
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium J4205 | Core m5-6Y54 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($161) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium J4205 | Core m5-6Y54 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+76%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($161) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium J4205 and Core m5-6Y54
Pentium J4205
The Pentium J4205 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 2,315 points. Launch price was $161.
Core m5-6Y54
The Core m5-6Y54 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,294 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Pentium J4205 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core m5-6Y54 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium J4205 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium J4205 versus 2.7 GHz on the Core m5-6Y54 — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Core m5-6Y54 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Pentium J4205 uses the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Core m5-6Y54 uses Skylake-Y (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium J4205 scores 2,315 against the Core m5-6Y54's 2,294 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium J4205. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium J4205 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core m5-6Y54.
| Feature | Pentium J4205 | Core m5-6Y54 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.7 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz+36% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont (2016−2017) | Skylake-Y (2015) |
| PassMark | 2,315 | 2,294 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 875 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,648 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium J4205 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core m5-6Y54 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium J4205 | Core m5-6Y54 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 10 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium J4205) / VT-x, VT-d (Core m5-6Y54). The Core m5-6Y54 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 515), while the Pentium J4205 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core m5-6Y54 targets Enthusiast. Direct competitor: Core m5-6Y54 rivals Pentium Gold 4415Y.
| Feature | Pentium J4205 | Core m5-6Y54 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 515 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Enthusiast |
Value Analysis
The Pentium J4205 launched at $161 MSRP, while the Core m5-6Y54 debuted at $281. At current prices ($161 vs $281), the Pentium J4205 is $120 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium J4205 delivers 14.4 pts/$ vs 8.2 pts/$ for the Core m5-6Y54 — making the Pentium J4205 the 55.1% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium J4205 | Core m5-6Y54 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $161-43% | $281 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $161-43% | $281 |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.4+76% | 8.2 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2015 |
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