Pentium P6100 vs Core i5-3427U

Pentium P6100

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2 GHz2010

Core i5-3427U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium P6100

2 / 2

2,245

0.0%

2,252

+0.3%

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 P6100 is positioned at rank 825 and the Core i5-3427U is on rank 979, so the Pentium P6100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Pentium P6100

#813

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1307%

#814

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1288%

#815

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1182%

#816

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1177%

#817

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1166%

#819

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1126%

#820

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1080%

#821

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1078%

#822

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1049%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

100%

#828

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

99%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

99%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#837

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3427U

#967

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1955%

#968

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1926%

#969

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1768%

#970

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1760%

#971

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1744%

#973

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1684%

#974

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1615%

#975

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1612%

#976

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1569%

#979

Core i5-3427U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

98%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

97%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

96%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-3427U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium P6100 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium P6100	Core i5-3427U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($16.39)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium P6100	Core i5-3427U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($16.39)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 P6100 Benchmark Check

Core i5-3427U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium P6100 and Core i5-3427U

Pentium P6100

The Pentium P6100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $12.

Core i5-3427U

The Core i5-3427U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,252 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Pentium P6100 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-3427U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium P6100 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i5-3427U — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-3427U (base: 2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Pentium P6100 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-3427U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium P6100 scores 2,245 against the Core i5-3427U's 2,252 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-3427U. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium P6100	Core i5-3427U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.8 GHz+40%
Base Clock	2 GHz+11%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,245	2,252

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium P6100 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-3427U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium P6100	Core i5-3427U
Socket	PGA988	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium P6100) / true (Core i5-3427U). The Core i5-3427U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Pentium P6100 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-3427U rivals AMD A8-4555M.