Celeron G5905
VS
Pentium G4500

Celeron G5905 vs Pentium G4500

Intel

Celeron G5905

2 Cores2 Thrd58 WW2020
VS
Intel

Pentium G4500

2 Cores2 Thrd51 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4500

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
8350%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
7890%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
5729%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
1726%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1367%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
1196%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
685%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
676%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
616%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
615%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
609%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
592%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
584%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
582%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
576%
#374
Core i9-13900TE
MSRP: $554|Avg: $554
100%
#375
Ryzen Embedded V2546
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
97%
#376
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399
95%
#527
Pentium G4500
MSRP: $75|Avg: $34
100%
#528
Athlon X4 740
MSRP: $71|Avg: $71
100%
#529
Xeon E5-2608L v4
MSRP: $363|Avg: $174
100%
#531
Celeron G1610
MSRP: $42|Avg: $5
99%
#532
Core i3-7100
MSRP: $117|Avg: $40
99%
#533
Celeron G1620T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $15
98%
#536
Pentium G4400T
MSRP: $64|Avg: $75
97%
#539
Athlon X4 850
MSRP: $77|Avg: $20
96%
#541
FX-6350
MSRP: $132|Avg: $55
94%
#542
Celeron G470
MSRP: $35|Avg: $10
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron G5905 (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightCeleron G5905Pentium G4500
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($34)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G4500 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCeleron G5905Pentium G4500
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($34)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Celeron G5905 and Pentium G4500

Intel

Celeron G5905

The Celeron G5905 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,760 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

Pentium G4500

The Pentium G4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,800 points. Launch price was $82.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron G5905 and Pentium G4500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Pentium G4500 is built on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G5905 scores 2,760 against the Pentium G4500's 2,800 — a 1.4% lead for the Pentium G4500. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G5905 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium G4500.

FeatureCeleron G5905Pentium G4500
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
3.5 GHz
Base Clock
3.5 GHz
3.5 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB Intel® Smart Cache
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark
2,760
2,800+1%
Geekbench 6 Single
724
Geekbench 6 Multi
1,242
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G5905 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4500 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron G5905Pentium G4500
Socket
LGA1200
LGA1151
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G5905) / not specified (Pentium G4500). The Celeron G5905 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Pentium G4500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5905 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5905 rivals Pentium Gold G6405.

FeatureCeleron G5905Pentium G4500
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics 610
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Budget