Intel Core i3-4360 vs Intel Pentium Gold G6505 Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Pentium Gold G6505 is the clear winner across every recorded benchmark in this comparison. The data shows a consistent performance advantage of roughly 20% over the Intel Core i3-4360 in all five tested scenarios. The G6505 wins all head-to-head matchups, making it the straightforward choice for anyone building or upgrading a desktop system where raw compute performance in Cinebench workloads is the primary concern.

The Core i3-4360, despite being a Core-branded processor, falls behind in every measured category. Its average benchmark score of 1061 places it at the 29th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the G6505 sits at the 30th percentile with an average score of 1074. This narrow percentile gap reflects a database-wide perspective, but the head-to-head deltas tell a more decisive story: the G6505 leads by 20.5% to 20.9% across all Cinebench versions.

For users who already own a Socket 1150 motherboard and are considering a drop-in upgrade, the Core i3-4360 remains a functional option, but its performance envelope is strictly inferior. The G6505's newer platform, higher base clock, and larger memory bandwidth make it the better pick for new builds. The verdict is unambiguous: the Pentium Gold G6505 outperforms the Core i3-4360 in every measured benchmark, and the only reason to choose the older chip would be platform compatibility with existing Socket 1150 hardware.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural eras and manufacturing nodes. The Pentium Gold G6505 is built on Intel's 14 nm process under the Comet Lake architecture, specifically the Comet Lake-R codename, and belongs to the Pentium Gold generation. The Core i3-4360 uses the older 22 nm Haswell architecture, with its own Haswell codename. This generational gap explains much of the performance difference, as the newer process node allows for higher clock speeds and improved efficiency.

Both chips feature 2 physical cores and 4 threads, a parity that simplifies comparison. The G6505 operates at a base clock of 4.20 GHz with no boost clock, while the Core i3-4360 runs at 3.70 GHz, also without boost. That 0.5 GHz advantage for the G6505 is the single largest architectural contributor to its benchmark dominance.

Cache configurations are identical in structure: 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. The G6505 supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel operation and a recorded memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s, whereas the Core i3-4360 supports DDR3 with dual-channel operation and no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. The G6505 also carries 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes (CPU only), while the Core i3-4360 lists PCIe Gen 3 support without lane specifics.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The G6505 includes UHD Graphics 630, while the Core i3-4360 pairs with Intel HD 4600. The G6505 is the only one with a recorded production status of Active, and its launch MSRP is $75. The Core i3-4360 has no launch MSRP recorded, released on 2014-04-30, while the G6505 came later on 2021-03-15. Transistor count and die size are recorded only for the Core i3-4360 at 1,400 million transistors and 177 mm², respectively.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher base clock?

A: The Pentium Gold G6505 runs at 4.20 GHz, which is 0.5 GHz higher than the Core i3-4360's 3.70 GHz base clock.

Q: Are both chips capable of the same thread count?

A: Yes, both the G6505 and the Core i3-4360 feature 2 cores and 4 threads, so multithreaded workloads will see identical thread availability.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two in any benchmark?

A: The largest delta is in Cinebench R20 single-core, where the G6505 scores 220 against the Core i3-4360's 182, a 20.9% advantage.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory type?

A: No, the G6505 supports DDR4 memory, while the Core i3-4360 supports DDR3. This means the G6505 requires a newer motherboard platform.

Q: Which chip has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The G6505 averages 1074 points across all recorded benchmarks, while the Core i3-4360 averages 1061 points, a difference of 13 points.

Q: Is the Core i3-4360 ever the winner in any recorded test?

A: No, the Core i3-4360 loses all five head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with zero wins recorded for it.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Base Clock: G6505 at 4.20 GHz versus Core i3-4360 at 3.70 GHz
• Socket: G6505 uses Intel Socket 1200, Core i3-4360 uses Intel Socket 1150
• Architecture: Comet Lake versus Haswell
• Codename: Comet Lake-R versus Haswell
• Generation: Pentium Gold (Comet Lake) versus Core i3 (Haswell)
• Process Node: 14 nm versus 22 nm
• Transistors: Core i3-4360 only, at 1,400 million
• Die Size: Core i3-4360 only, at 177 mm²
• Memory Support: DDR4 versus DDR3
• Memory Bandwidth: 42.7 GB/s for G6505, none recorded for Core i3-4360
• PCIe: Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) for G6505, Gen 3 for Core i3-4360
• Integrated Graphics: UHD Graphics 630 versus Intel HD 4600
• Production Status: Active for G6505, none recorded for Core i3-4360
• Release Date: 2021-03-15 for G6505, 2014-04-30 for Core i3-4360
• Launch MSRP: $75 for G6505, none recorded for Core i3-4360
• Part Number: SRH3V for G6505, none recorded for Core i3-4360

Both chips share identical L1 and L2 cache sizes per core, the same 4 MB shared L3 cache, dual-channel memory buses, no ECC support, fixed multipliers, and the same 2-core, 4-thread configuration. TDP differs as well, with the G6505 rated at 58 watts and the Core i3-4360 at 54 watts.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The G6505 dominates every single benchmark comparison, with deltas clustering tightly around 20.5% to 20.9%. This consistency suggests the advantage is structural, driven by the higher base clock and newer architecture, rather than workload-specific.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the G6505 scores 374 against the Core i3-4360's 310, a 20.6% lead. This is the oldest benchmark in the set, yet the gap matches the newer tests almost exactly. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows the same 20.6% delta, with scores of 1560 and 1294 respectively.

Single-core results follow the same pattern. Cinebench R20 single-core gives the G6505 a 220 score versus 182 for the Core i3-4360, the largest percentage gap at 20.9%. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 524 against 435, a 20.5% advantage. The multi-core Cinebench R23 test also lands at 20.5%, with 3715 for the G6505 and 3082 for the Core i3-4360.

The near-identical deltas across five different tests, spanning three Cinebench versions and both single-core and multi-core workloads, indicate that the G6505's advantage is not sensitive to thread scaling or rendering complexity. The performance ratio holds steady, which makes the comparison easy to interpret: expect roughly one-fifth more performance from the G6505 in any Cinebench-derived workload.

Where Each One Wins

The Pentium Gold G6505 wins in every category measured, so the use-case split is heavily lopsided. For users running multi-threaded rendering tasks like Cinebench R23 multi-core, the G6505 delivers 3715 points versus 3082, making it the clear pick for content creation workflows that rely on CPU rendering. Its 20.5% multi-core lead means shorter render times and faster completion of batch jobs.

For single-threaded workloads, such as legacy applications, spreadsheet calculations, or lightly threaded games, the G6505 again holds the edge. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 524 outpaces the Core i3-4360's 435 by 20.5%, and the R20 single-core gap reaches 20.9%. Users who prioritize snappy responsiveness in everyday tasks will find the G6505 better suited.

The Core i3-4360's only theoretical advantage lies in platform compatibility. Its Socket 1150 interface and DDR3 memory support mean that users with existing Haswell-era motherboards and DDR3 RAM can adopt it without changing platforms. The database shows no benchmark where it wins, however, so this is purely a hardware compatibility consideration, not a performance one. Its lower 54 watt TDP also makes it slightly more power-efficient on paper, though the gap is small.

For new builds, the G6505's Socket 1200 platform and DDR4 support align with more modern components. The G6505 also has an Active production status, suggesting ongoing availability, while the Core i3-4360 has no recorded production status. The data points one way: the G6505 is the superior processor in every measured test, and the Core i3-4360 should only be considered when platform constraints force the older chip.