Intel Core i5-3350P vs Intel Pentium 6805 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents an unusually clear picture: the Intel Pentium 6805 wins every single recorded head-to-head test. Out of six comparisons across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, the Pentium 6805 takes all six, while the Core i5-3350P records zero wins. The margins are consistent, ranging from 3.1% to 3.7% in favor of the Pentium 6805. This is not a case where one chip dominates in multi-threaded workloads while the other takes single-threaded; the Pentium 6805 leads in both categories.

The single-core results are particularly telling. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Pentium 6805 scores 54 against the i5-3350P's 52, a 3.7% advantage. In R20 single-core, it is 225 versus 217, a 3.6% lead. In R23 single-core, the gap is 536 versus 519, again 3.2% in favor of the Pentium. These consistent single-core wins suggest the newer architecture's per-thread efficiency overcomes the older chip's higher clock speeds.

Multi-core results show a similar pattern, though the margins are slightly tighter. The Pentium 6805 leads by 3.1% in R15 multi-core (383 vs 371), 3.1% in R20 multi-core (1596 vs 1546), and 3.2% in R23 multi-core (3801 vs 3681). This is noteworthy because the i5-3350P has twice the physical cores (4 vs 2). The data implies that the Pentium 6805's higher per-core efficiency, combined with its 4 threads, is enough to overcome the core-count disadvantage.

The average benchmark scores reinforce this narrative. The Pentium 6805 averages 1099 across all recorded benchmarks, while the i5-3350P averages 1088. The Pentium also sits at the 31st percentile of all CPUs in the database, compared to the i5's 30th percentile. These are near-identical overall standings, but the Pentium holds a slight edge in every measurable category.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different eras and design philosophies. The Intel Core i5-3350P is built on the Ivy Bridge architecture, using a 22 nm process node. It features a 133 mm² die size, while the Pentium 6805 uses the Ice Lake architecture (specifically Sunny Cove-Y) on a 10 nm process, with a slightly smaller 123 mm² die. The process node difference is significant: 22 nm versus 10 nm represents a major generational leap in manufacturing technology.

Core and thread configurations differ sharply. The i5-3350P offers 4 physical cores and 4 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. The Pentium 6805 has 2 physical cores but 4 threads, indicating hyper-threading is enabled. Despite having half the physical cores, the Pentium matches the i5's thread count. Cache hierarchies also differ. The i5-3350P has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Pentium 6805 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3. The i5 therefore has 2 MB more L3 cache, but the Pentium's per-core L1 is larger.

Clock speeds show a notable divergence. The i5-3350P has a base clock of 3.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.30 GHz. The Pentium 6805 has a base clock of 1100.00 MHz (1.10 GHz) and a boost clock of 3.00 GHz. The base clock difference is enormous: the i5 runs at nearly three times the Pentium's base frequency. However, the boost clocks are much closer, with the i5 at 3.30 GHz versus the Pentium at 3.00 GHz. The Pentium's low base clock suggests aggressive power management, which is consistent with its 15 W TDP versus the i5's 69 W TDP.

Memory support differs as well. The i5-3350P uses DDR3 memory, while the Pentium 6805 uses DDR4. Both support dual-channel memory, but the Pentium's memory bandwidth is listed at 51.2 GB/s, whereas no bandwidth figure is recorded for the i5. Socket compatibility is completely different: the i5 uses Intel Socket 1155, while the Pentium uses Intel BGA 1526, meaning they are not interchangeable. The i5 supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Pentium supports PCIe Gen 3 without a lane count specified.

The i5-3350P has no integrated graphics listed, while the Pentium 6805 includes UHD Graphics (32EU). The i5 is a desktop part, the Pentium is a mobile part. Production status also differs: the Pentium is marked as end-of-life, while no production status is recorded for the i5. Release dates are far apart: the i5 launched in September 2012, the Pentium in September 2020.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded benchmark data, the Intel Pentium 6805 is the faster processor in every tested scenario. It wins all six head-to-head comparisons, with margins between 3.1% and 3.7%. The average benchmark score is 1099 versus 1088, and the Pentium sits at the 31st percentile versus the i5's 30th. If the decision were based purely on performance, the Pentium 6805 is the clear choice.

The i5-3350P's only advantages are structural: it has 4 physical cores, a higher base clock (3.10 GHz vs 1.10 GHz), a higher boost clock (3.30 GHz vs 3.00 GHz), and more L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB). Yet none of these translate into benchmark wins. The data shows that the Pentium's architectural efficiency, thanks to the much newer 10 nm Ice Lake design, overcomes these raw specifications.

Who should pick which? The Pentium 6805 makes sense for workloads measured in the Cinebench suite, which is the only benchmark data available. Its consistent single-core and multi-core wins suggest it handles both lightly threaded and fully threaded tasks better. The i5-3350P, however, remains a viable desktop part for systems that require its socket and DDR3 memory support, or for users who need 4 physical cores without hyper-threading. The i5's higher TDP of 69 W versus 15 W also implies different thermal and power environments, though no power efficiency benchmarks are recorded.

The Pentium 6805's launch MSRP is $161, which can be stated once for reference. The i5-3350P has no recorded launch price. For a mobile platform with integrated graphics and end-of-life status, the Pentium still delivers superior benchmark performance. For a desktop platform with older memory and socket requirements, the i5 remains functional but measurably slower.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more physical cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-3350P has 4 physical cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Pentium 6805 has 2 physical cores and 4 threads.

Q: Does the Pentium 6805 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, the Pentium 6805 wins all 6 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, including Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core tests.

Q: What is the clock speed difference between the two?

A: The i5-3350P has a base clock of 3.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.30 GHz. The Pentium 6805 has a base clock of 1100.00 MHz and a boost clock of 3.00 GHz.

Q: Do both processors use the same memory type?

A: No, the i5-3350P supports DDR3 memory, while the Pentium 6805 supports DDR4 memory. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Pentium 6805 includes UHD Graphics (32EU), while no integrated graphics are listed for the i5-3350P.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each?

A: The i5-3350P averages 1088, and the Pentium 6805 averages 1099. The Pentium sits at the 31st percentile versus the i5's 30th.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in favor of the Pentium 6805 comes in Cinebench R15 single-core, where it wins by 3.7% (54 versus 52). This is followed closely by R20 single-core at 3.6% (225 versus 217). The smallest margins are 3.1% in R15 multi-core (383 versus 371) and R20 multi-core (1596 versus 1546). R23 results show a 3.2% gap in both single-core (536 versus 519) and multi-core (3801 versus 3681).

The pattern across all six tests is remarkably consistent. The single-core margins (3.7%, 3.6%, 3.2%) are slightly larger than the multi-core margins (3.1%, 3.1%, 3.2%), but the differences are small. This suggests the Pentium 6805's per-core performance advantage is the primary driver, and its hyper-threading allows it to maintain that edge even when all threads are active.

From the i5-3350P's perspective, the closest it comes to a win is in multi-core workloads, where the 4-core design narrows the gap to 3.1%. But it never closes it. The data shows a processor that, despite having double the physical cores, cannot overcome the architectural deficit. The i5's higher boost clock of 3.30 GHz versus 3.00 GHz is not enough to compensate for the Pentium's Ice Lake efficiency.

The nearest rival data provides context. The i5-3350P's closest competitor is the AMD Athlon 220GE with a 0% delta, followed by the Intel Core i5-2450P at 0.2% and the Intel Core i3-6320 at 0.3%. The Pentium 6805's nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-3450S at 0% delta, with the Intel Xeon E5-1603 v3 and AMD PRO A10-8850B both at 0.1%. These comparisons show that both chips sit in a similar performance tier, but the Pentium sits slightly higher within that tier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The i5-3350P has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Pentium 6805 has 2 cores and 4 threads. Base clocks are 3.10 GHz versus 1100.00 MHz, a massive difference, while boost clocks are 3.30 GHz versus 3.00 GHz. TDP is 69 W versus 15 W, reflecting the desktop versus mobile design targets.

Sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1155 for the i5, Intel BGA 1526 for the Pentium. Architecture is Ivy Bridge versus Ice Lake, with process nodes of 22 nm versus 10 nm. Die sizes are 133 mm² versus 123 mm². Cache configurations differ: L1 is 64 KB per core versus 80 KB per core, L2 is identical at 256 KB per core, and L3 is 6 MB shared versus 4 MB shared.

Memory support is DDR3 versus DDR4, with the Pentium listing 51.2 GB/s bandwidth and the i5 having no recorded bandwidth. PCIe is Gen 3 with 16 lanes for the i5 versus Gen 3 with no lane count for the Pentium. Integrated graphics are absent on the i5 and present as UHD Graphics (32EU) on the Pentium. Market segments are Desktop versus Mobile. Release dates are September 2012 versus September 2020. The Pentium is end-of-life; the i5 has no recorded production status. Launch MSRP is $161 for the Pentium, none for the i5. Both have locked multipliers and no ECC memory support.