i3-1305U vs Pentium G620

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium G620
2011
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.76
Core i3-1305U
2023
5 cores / 6 threads, 15 Watt
5.54
+629%

Core i3-1305U outperforms Pentium G620 by a whopping 629% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium G620 and Core i3-1305U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26581158
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation7.43no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Raptor Lake-U
Power efficiency1.1134.95
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Raptor Lake-U (2023)
Release date22 May 2011 (13 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$60$309

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Pentium G620 and Core i3-1305U 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)5 (Penta-Core)
Threads26
Base clock speed2.6 GHz1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz4.5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size131 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature69 °C100 °C
Number of transistors504 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Pentium G620 and Core i3-1305U 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium G620 and Core i3-1305U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Pentium G620 and Core i3-1305U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium G620 and Core i3-1305U are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium G620 and Core i3-1305U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size32 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth17 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics for 2nd Generation Intel ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium G620 and Core i3-1305U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported24

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Pentium G620 and Core i3-1305U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Pentium G620 and Core i3-1305U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium G620 and Core i3-1305U.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data8

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.

Pentium G620 0.76
i3-1305U 5.54
+629%

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.

Pentium G620 1208
i3-1305U 8802
+629%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.76 5.54
Integrated graphics card 0.77 5.58
Recency 22 May 2011 4 January 2023
Physical cores 2 5
Threads 2 6
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 15 Watt

i3-1305U has a 628.9% higher aggregate performance score, 624.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 11 years, 150% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1305U is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium G620 in performance tests.

Note that Pentium G620 is a desktop processor while Core i3-1305U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Pentium G620 and Core i3-1305U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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