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Core 2 Duo T6670 vs Pentium G4500T FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Core 2 Duo T6670 vs Pentium G4500T: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Core 2 Duo T6670

2009

Why buy it

✅Draws 2W instead of 512W, a 510W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Pentium G4500T across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (252 vs 1,260).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 3 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Pentium G4500T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Pentium G4500T.

Pentium G4500T

2015

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (3 MB vs 2 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel HD Graphics 530, while Core 2 Duo T6670 needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Stock), unlike Core 2 Duo T6670.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $75 MSRP, while Core 2 Duo T6670 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌25500% higher power demand at 512W vs 2W.

Quick Answers

So, is Pentium G4500T better than Core 2 Duo T6670?

Yes. Pentium G4500T is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 3.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 400% better Geekbench multi-core, 1.4% higher PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Pentium G4500T is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 3.8% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Pentium G4500T is the stronger fit. You are getting 400% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads. It also has the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (3 MB vs 2 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Pentium G4500T is the better buy right now. Pentium G4500T comes in at an unclear MSRP at $75 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 3.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (32.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Pentium G4500T makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2015 vs 2009), 50% larger total L3 cache (3 MB vs 2 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 2 threads instead of 2/2. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Core 2 Duo T6670 vs Pentium G4500T Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Core 2 Duo T6670

The Core 2 Duo T6670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,365 points. Launch price was $249.

Pentium G4500T

The Pentium G4500T 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 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,399 points. Launch price was $75.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Duo T6670 and Pentium G4500T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T6670 versus 3 GHz on the Pentium G4500T — a 30.8% clock advantage for the Pentium G4500T (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core 2 Duo T6670 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G4500T uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo T6670 scores 2,365 against the Pentium G4500T's 2,399 — a 1.4% lead for the Pentium G4500T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 252 vs 701, a 94.2% lead for the Pentium G4500T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 252 vs 1,260 (133.3% advantage for the Pentium G4500T). L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T6670 vs 3 MB on the Pentium G4500T.

Feature	Core 2 Duo T6670	Pentium G4500T
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	3 GHz+36%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3 GHz+36%
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	3 MB+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	2,365	2,399+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	252	701+178%
Geekbench 6 Multi	252	1,260+400%

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo T6670 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium G4500T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Core 2 Duo T6670 versus DDR4-2133 on the Pentium G4500T — the Pentium G4500T supports 100.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium G4500T supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 700% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Core 2 Duo T6670) vs 16 (Pentium G4500T) — the Pentium G4500T offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GM45,PM45 (Core 2 Duo T6670) and H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Pentium G4500T).

Feature	Core 2 Duo T6670	Pentium G4500T
Socket	PGA478	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR4-2133+100%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	64 GB+700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core 2 Duo T6670) vs VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G4500T). The Pentium G4500T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 530), while the Core 2 Duo T6670 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T6670 targets Budget, Pentium G4500T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T6670 rivals Core 2 Duo T6600.