Core i3-4150T vs Pentium 8500

Core i3-4150T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2014

Pentium 8500

5 Cores6 Thrd9 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-4150T

2 / 4

2,892

0.0%

2,900

+0.3%

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 Core i3-4150T is positioned at rank 690 and the Pentium 8500 is on rank 991, so the Core i3-4150T 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 i3-4150T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12610%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11915%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8651%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2606%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2064%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1806%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1034%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1021%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

930%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

929%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

919%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

894%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

882%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

878%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

870%

#690

Core i3-4150T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $30

100%

#691

Core i7-6800K

MSRP: $434|Avg: $120

100%

#692

Core i7-3770S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#693

Core i5-4670S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $30

100%

#694

Core i5-3550

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

100%

#695

Core i3-7300

MSRP: $184|Avg: $46

99%

#696

Core i5-3450

MSRP: $184|Avg: $95

99%

#697

FX-4300

MSRP: $122|Avg: $25

99%

#698

Celeron G550

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

99%

#700

Core i3-4370T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

99%

#701

FX-6200

MSRP: $169|Avg: $25

98%

#702

FX-4150

MSRP: $137|Avg: $20

98%

#703

Core i5-2450P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $30

98%

#704

Core i5-4690T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $98

97%

#705

Core i5-4430S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $90

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 8500

#979

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2023%

#980

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1994%

#981

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1830%

#982

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1822%

#983

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1805%

#985

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1743%

#986

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1672%

#987

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1669%

#988

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1624%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

100%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

100%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

99%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

99%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

97%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

97%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

96%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

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 Pentium 8500 (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-4150T	Pentium 8500
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-4150T (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-4150T	Pentium 8500
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+565%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)

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 i3-4150T Benchmark Check

Pentium 8500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4150T and Pentium 8500

Core i3-4150T

The Core i3-4150T 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 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,892 points. Launch price was $230.

Pentium 8500

The Pentium 8500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1781. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,900 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-4150T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium 8500 offers 5 cores / 6 threads — the Pentium 8500 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i3-4150T versus 4.4 GHz on the Pentium 8500 — a 41.1% clock advantage for the Pentium 8500 (base: 3 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Core i3-4150T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium 8500 uses Alder Lake-U (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4150T scores 2,892 against the Pentium 8500's 2,900 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium 8500. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4150T vs 8 MB (total) on the Pentium 8500.

Feature	Core i3-4150T	Pentium 8500
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	5 / 6+150%
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	4.4 GHz+52%
Base Clock	3 GHz+200%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	22 nm	Intel 7 nm-68%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Alder Lake-U (2022)
PassMark	2,892	2,900
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,250
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,100

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4150T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 8500 uses FCBGA1781 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Core i3-4150T versus LPDDR5-5200 on the Pentium 8500 — the Pentium 8500 supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium 8500 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-4150T) vs 14 (Pentium 8500) — the Core i3-4150T offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i3-4150T	Pentium 8500
Socket	LGA1150	FCBGA1781
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	LPDDR5-5200+67%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	64 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+14%	14

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4150T) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium 8500). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4400 (Core i3-4150T) and Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU) (Pentium 8500) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4150T targets Desktop Low Power, Pentium 8500 targets Entry Level Laptop.

Feature	Core i3-4150T	Pentium 8500
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4400	Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Desktop Low Power	Entry Level Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-4150T launched at $117 MSRP, while the Pentium 8500 debuted at $200. At current prices ($30 vs $200), the Core i3-4150T is $170 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-4150T delivers 96.4 pts/$ vs 14.5 pts/$ for the Pentium 8500 — making the Core i3-4150T the 147.7% better value option.