Intel Core i5-6600 vs Intel Pentium Gold G6405
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core i5-6600 and the Intel Pentium Gold G6405. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 58W |
| Cores | 4 | 2 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1200 |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Threads | 8 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Skylake | Comet Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
Winner: Intel Core i5-6600 — driven by Cores (4), L3 Cache (6 MB), Threads (8)
Intel Core i5-6600
7
performance points
Intel Pentium Gold G6405
5
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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