Ryzen 3 3250U
VS
Pentium Gold G6505T

Ryzen 3 3250U vs Pentium Gold G6505T

AMD

Ryzen 3 3250U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2020
VS
Intel

Pentium Gold G6505T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2021

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. The Ryzen 3 3250U is positioned at rank #983 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Ryzen 3 3250U

#971
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1973%
#972
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1944%
#973
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1785%
#974
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1777%
#975
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1760%
#977
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1700%
#978
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1630%
#979
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1627%
#980
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1584%
#983
Ryzen 3 3250U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#986
Pro A8-8600B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $25
99%
#991
Pentium 8500
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
98%
#992
A6-8500P
MSRP: $100|Avg: $16
97%
#994
Core i7-4700EQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $180
96%
#995
Core i3-8145UE
MSRP: $281|Avg: $50
96%
#996
Core i7-4712MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $60
95%
#997
Core i7-3615QE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $100
94%
#998
Celeron M U3400
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium Gold G6505T leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 3 3250U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 3 3250UPentium Gold G6505T
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 3 3250UPentium Gold G6505T
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 3250U and Pentium Gold G6505T

AMD

Ryzen 3 3250U

The Ryzen 3 3250U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,718 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

Pentium Gold G6505T

The Pentium Gold G6505T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 3,698 points. Launch price was $75.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 3 3250U and Pentium Gold G6505T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3250U versus 3.6 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6505T — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G6505T (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 3250U uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold G6505T uses Comet Lake-R (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3250U scores 3,718 against the Pentium Gold G6505T's 3,698 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 3 3250U. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

FeatureRyzen 3 3250UPentium Gold G6505T
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
2 / 4
Boost Clock
3.5 GHz
3.6 GHz+3%
Base Clock
2.6 GHz
3.6 GHz+38%
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)+100%
256 kB (per core)
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Picasso (2019−2022)
Comet Lake-R (2021)
PassMark
3,718
3,698
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 3250U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G6505T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 3 3250UPentium Gold G6505T
Socket
FP5
LGA1200
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0