Pentium Gold 6405U
Intel
PassMark
1,320
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Overview
The Pentium Gold 6405U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 October 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,320 points. Launch price was $161.
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FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Pentium Gold 6405U across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
Among Us
Counter-Strike 2
Dead by Daylight
Deadlock
League of Legends
Left 4 Dead 2
Path of Exile 2
Starfield
Terraria
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Pentium Gold 6405U specifications and capabilities.
Processing Power
The Pentium Gold 6405U is a 2-core / 4-thread processor based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.4 GHz from a base frequency of 2.4 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 2 MB of L3 cache, plus 1 MB of L2 cache and 256 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,320, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.
| Specification | Pentium Gold 6405U |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 2C / 4T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 2.4 GHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 14 nm |
| L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores | 2 MB |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 1 MB |
| L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache | 256 kB |
| Bus SpeedData bus frequency | 4 GT/s |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax) | 100 °C |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Windows 11 Compatible | Yes |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 1,320 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Gold 6405U fits into the FCBGA1528 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4 memory.
| Specification | Pentium Gold 6405U |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | Laptop |
| SeriesProduct family | Intel Comet Lake |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 3.0 |
| RAM TypeSupported memory standard | DDR4 |
| Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers | 1 |
Power & Cooling
The Pentium Gold 6405U has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 15 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | Pentium Gold 6405U |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 15 Watt |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax) | 100 °C |
Value Analysis
Performance ranking position: #2327 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Pentium Gold 6405U |
|---|---|
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $161 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #2327 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 31 October 2019 (6 years ago) |
| Release Year | 2019 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | Intel |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
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General Information
7 specs
General Information
7 specs
| Type | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Comet Lake |
| Designer | Intel |
| Launch Price | $161 |
| Release Date | 31 October 2019 (6 years ago) |
| Architecture Codename | Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 2327 |
Technical Specifications
12 specs
Technical Specifications
12 specs
| Cores | 2 |
| Threads | 4 |
| L1 Cache | 256 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Bus Speed | 4 GT/s |
| Max Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Base Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Process Technology | 14 nm |
| Max Core Temperature | 100 °C |
| Windows 11 Compatible | + |
Compatibility
4 specs
Compatibility
4 specs
| Socket | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 15 Watt |
| Max Processors In Config | 1 |
Memory
4 specs
Memory
4 specs
| RAM Types | DDR4 |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 37.5 GB/s |
| Max Memory Capacity | 64 GB |
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