Athlon X4 950 vs Pentium G4560
Athlon X4 950
Pentium G4560
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon X4 950 is positioned at rank 344 and the Pentium G4560 is on rank 385, so the Athlon X4 950 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 950
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4560
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 950 | Pentium G4560 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 950 | Pentium G4560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+473%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon X4 950 and Pentium G4560
Athlon X4 950
The Athlon X4 950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,576 points. Launch price was $60.
Pentium G4560
The Pentium G4560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,536 points. Launch price was $108.
Processing Power
The Athlon X4 950 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4560 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 950 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Athlon X4 950 versus 3.5 GHz on the Pentium G4560 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 950 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Athlon X4 950 uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium G4560 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 950 scores 3,576 against the Pentium G4560's 3,536 — a 1.1% lead for the Athlon X4 950. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon X4 950 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G4560.
| Feature | Athlon X4 950 | Pentium G4560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+9% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,576+1% | 3,536 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 656 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,637 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 950 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4560 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon X4 950) vs 16 (Pentium G4560) — the Pentium G4560 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon X4 950 | Pentium G4560 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon X4 950) vs VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G4560). The Pentium G4560 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 610), while the Athlon X4 950 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4560 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon X4 950 | Pentium G4560 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X4 950 launched at $58 MSRP, while the Pentium G4560 debuted at $64. At current prices ($15 vs $85), the Athlon X4 950 is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X4 950 delivers 238.4 pts/$ vs 41.6 pts/$ for the Pentium G4560 — making the Athlon X4 950 the 140.6% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X4 950 | Pentium G4560 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $58-9% | $64 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-82% | $85 |
| Performance per Dollar | 238.4+473% | 41.6 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2017 |
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