Pentium G3420T vs i5-5350U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-5350U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.62
+35%
Pentium G3420T
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
1.20

Core i5-5350U outperforms Pentium G3420T by a substantial 35% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-5350U and Pentium G3420T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21002347
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.11
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency10.213.24
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date1 March 2015 (9 years ago)1 September 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$315$75

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-5350U and Pentium G3420T basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed1.8 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.9 GHz2.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size133 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1900 Million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-5350U and Pentium G3420T compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1168FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-5350U and Pentium G3420T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Smart Response+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-5350U and Pentium G3420T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-5350U and Pentium G3420T are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-5350U and Pentium G3420T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 6000Intel HD Graphics for 4th Generation Intel Processors
Max video memory16 GB1.7 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-5350U and Pentium G3420T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVIno data+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-5350U and Pentium G3420T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560X1600@60Hz1920x1080@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-5350U and Pentium G3420T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1211.1/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-5350U and Pentium G3420T.

PCIe version2.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanes1216

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-5350U 1.62
+35%
Pentium G3420T 1.20

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-5350U 2571
+34.5%
Pentium G3420T 1912

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.62 1.20
Integrated graphics card 2.20 0.77
Recency 1 March 2015 1 September 2013
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 35 Watt

i5-5350U has a 35% higher aggregate performance score, 185.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more threads, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-5350U is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium G3420T in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-5350U is a notebook processor while Pentium G3420T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-5350U and Pentium G3420T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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