CPU
GPU
Core i5-2380P
Pentium G4600
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 i5-2380P is positioned at rank 785 and the Pentium G4600 is on rank 466, so the Pentium G4600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2380P
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-2380P | Pentium G4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($116) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-2380P | Pentium G4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+365%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($116) |
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 i5-2380P and Pentium G4600
Core i5-2380P
The Core i5-2380P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,636 points. Launch price was $180.
Pentium G4600
The Pentium G4600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,629 points. Launch price was $87.
Processing Power
The Core i5-2380P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4600 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-2380P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-2380P versus 3.6 GHz on the Pentium G4600 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G4600 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-2380P uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium G4600 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2380P scores 3,636 against the Pentium G4600's 3,629 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-2380P. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-2380P vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G4600.
| Feature | Core i5-2380P | Pentium G4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 6144 kB (total)+100% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,636 | 3,629 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 624 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-2380P uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G4600 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-2380P | Pentium G4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Core i5-2380P) / not specified (Pentium G4600). Primary use case: Core i5-2380P targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-2380P rivals FX-4100.
| Feature | Core i5-2380P | Pentium G4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-2380P launched at $177 MSRP, while the Pentium G4600 debuted at $82. At current prices ($25 vs $116), the Core i5-2380P is $91 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-2380P delivers 145.4 pts/$ vs 31.3 pts/$ for the Pentium G4600 — making the Core i5-2380P the 129.2% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-2380P | Pentium G4600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $177 | $82-54% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-78% | $116 |
| Performance per Dollar | 145.4+365% | 31.3 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2017 |
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