Core 2 Duo T5850 vs Pentium G3450

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 Core 2 Duo T5850 is positioned at rank 245 and the Pentium G3450 is on rank 649, so the Core 2 Duo T5850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5850

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

100%

#233

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

407%

#234

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

401%

#235

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

368%

#236

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

367%

#237

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

363%

#239

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

351%

#240

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

337%

#241

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

336%

#242

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

327%

#245

Core 2 Duo T5850

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3450

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11714%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11069%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8037%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2421%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1918%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1678%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

961%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

948%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

864%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

863%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

854%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

831%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

819%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

816%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

808%

#388

Ryzen Embedded R2312

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#389

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200

98%

#649

Pentium G3450

MSRP: $82|Avg: $25

100%

#650

Core i7-6700

MSRP: $303|Avg: $143

100%

#651

Athlon II X4 631

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#652

Pentium G3240T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

99%

#653

Core i3-4160T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $18

99%

#657

Core i3-4350

MSRP: $138|Avg: $130

98%

#659

Core i5-6600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $35

98%

#660

FX-4350

MSRP: $122|Avg: $140

98%

#661

Core i5-3570T

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

98%

#662

Core i5-6600K

MSRP: $242|Avg: $105

98%

#663

Core i5-4440

MSRP: $184|Avg: $101

98%

#664

Core i3-4370

MSRP: $149|Avg: $41

97%

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 Pentium G3450 (2014) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5850	Pentium G3450
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T5850 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Duo T5850	Pentium G3450
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)

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.

Core 2 Duo T5850 Benchmark Check

Pentium G3450 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo T5850 and Pentium G3450

Core 2 Duo T5850

The Core 2 Duo T5850 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,161 points. Launch price was $249.

Pentium G3450

The Pentium G3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,182 points. Launch price was $175.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo T5850 and Pentium G3450 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5850 versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G3450 — a 44.4% clock advantage for the Pentium G3450. The Core 2 Duo T5850 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium G3450 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T5850 scores 2,161 against the Pentium G3450's 2,182 — a 1% lead for the Pentium G3450.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T5850	Pentium G3450
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.1 GHz	3.3 GHz+57%
Base Clock	—	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Merom (2006−2008)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,161	2,182