Core i3-L13G4 vs Pentium Dual Core T4500
Core i3-L13G4
Pentium Dual Core T4500
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 Core i3-L13G4 is positioned at rank 1210 and the Pentium Dual Core T4500 is on rank 1108, so the Pentium Dual Core T4500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-L13G4
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-L13G4 | Pentium Dual Core T4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Lakefield (2020) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-L13G4 | Pentium Dual Core T4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 Core i3-L13G4 and Pentium Dual Core T4500
Core i3-L13G4
The Core i3-L13G4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Lakefield (2020) architecture. It features 5 cores and 5 threads. Base frequency is 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FC-CSP1016. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $281.
Pentium Dual Core T4500
The Pentium Dual Core T4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,336 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i3-L13G4 packs 5 cores / 5 threads, while the Pentium Dual Core T4500 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core i3-L13G4 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core i3-L13G4 versus 2.3 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4500 — a 19.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-L13G4 (base: 0.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i3-L13G4 uses the Lakefield (2020) architecture (10 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T4500 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-L13G4 scores 1,349 against the Pentium Dual Core T4500's 1,336 — a 1% lead for the Core i3-L13G4. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-L13G4 vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual Core T4500.
| Feature | Core i3-L13G4 | Pentium Dual Core T4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 5 / 5+150% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+22% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 0.8 GHz | 2.3 GHz+187% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 10 nm-78% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Lakefield (2020) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,349 | 1,336 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-L13G4 uses the FC-CSP1016 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T4500 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR4x-4267 on the Core i3-L13G4 versus DDR3-800 on the Pentium Dual Core T4500 — the Core i3-L13G4 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 4 (Core i3-L13G4) vs 2 (Pentium Dual Core T4500). PCIe lanes: 8 (Core i3-L13G4) vs 0 (Pentium Dual Core T4500) — the Core i3-L13G4 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i3-L13G4 | Pentium Dual Core T4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FC-CSP1016 | P |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4x-4267+33% | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-L13G4) vs No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T4500). The Core i3-L13G4 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Pentium Dual Core T4500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-L13G4 targets Mobile, Pentium Dual Core T4500 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i3-L13G4 | Pentium Dual Core T4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | No VT-x |
| Target Use | Mobile | Mobile |
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