Core i5-3320M vs Pentium G4520

Core i5-3320M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012

Pentium G4520

2 Cores2 Thrd51 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-3320M

2 / 4

2,660

0.0%

Core Duo T2400

Pentium Dual Core T2390

2,670

+0.4%

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 i5-3320M is positioned at rank 65 and the Pentium G4520 is on rank 584, so the Core i5-3320M 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 i5-3320M

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

90%

#53

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

221%

#54

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

217%

#55

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

200%

#56

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

199%

#57

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

197%

#59

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

190%

#60

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

182%

#61

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

182%

#62

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

177%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

99%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

97%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

94%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4520

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

10039%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9486%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6888%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2075%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1644%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1438%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

824%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

813%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

740%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

740%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

732%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

712%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

702%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

699%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

693%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

99%

#382

Ryzen Embedded R2544

MSRP: $280|Avg: $280

98%

#584

Pentium G4520

MSRP: $86|Avg: $45

100%

#585

Core i3-4170

MSRP: $117|Avg: $40

100%

#586

Celeron G460

MSRP: $37|Avg: $10

100%

#587

A4 PRO-7350B

MSRP: $50|Avg: $11

99%

#589

Pentium G3220T

MSRP: $54|Avg: $15

98%

#590

Celeron G1620

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

98%

#591

Core i5-7600T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $60

98%

#593

Core i3-7300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $128

97%

#594

Celeron G1830

MSRP: $52|Avg: $5

97%

#596

Core i3-4160

MSRP: $117|Avg: $52

97%

#598

FX-8350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $130

96%

#599

Athlon X4 760K

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium G4520 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-3320M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-3320M	Pentium G4520
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($45)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium G4520 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 80% cheaper ($45 vs $225) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-3320M	Pentium G4520
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+402%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($45)

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 i5-3320M Benchmark Check

Pentium G4520 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3320M and Pentium G4520

Core i5-3320M

The Core i5-3320M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,660 points. Launch price was $225.

Pentium G4520

The Pentium G4520 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,670 points. Launch price was $93.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-3320M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G4520's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-3320M versus 3.6 GHz on the Pentium G4520 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G4520 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-3320M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium G4520 uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3320M scores 2,660 against the Pentium G4520's 2,670 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G4520. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3320M vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium G4520.

Feature	Core i5-3320M	Pentium G4520
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.6 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.6 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	2,660	2,670

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-3320M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4520 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-3320M	Pentium G4520
Socket	PGA988	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-3320M) / not specified (Pentium G4520). The Core i5-3320M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Pentium G4520 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-3320M rivals AMD A10-4600M.