Core i5-4288U vs Pentium G4520

CPU

GPU

Core i5-4288U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2013

Pentium G4520

2 Cores2 Thrd51 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4288U

2 / 4

2,659

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 i5-4288U is positioned at rank 1135 and the Pentium G4520 is on rank 584, so the Pentium G4520 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 i5-4288U

#1123

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3776%

#1124

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3721%

#1125

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3416%

#1126

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3400%

#1127

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3369%

#1129

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3254%

#1130

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3120%

#1131

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3115%

#1132

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3031%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

100%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

99%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

99%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

98%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

98%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

97%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

96%

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 i5-4288U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-4288U	Pentium G4520
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($342)	✅ More affordable ($45)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 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 87% cheaper ($45 vs $342) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-4288U	Pentium G4520
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+663%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($342)	✅ 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 i5-4288U Benchmark Check

Pentium G4520 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4288U and Pentium G4520

Core i5-4288U

The Core i5-4288U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,659 points. Launch price was $342.

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 i5-4288U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G4520's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-4288U versus 3.6 GHz on the Pentium G4520 — a 14.9% clock advantage for the Pentium G4520 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-4288U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium G4520 uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4288U scores 2,659 against the Pentium G4520's 2,670 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G4520. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4288U vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium G4520.

Feature	Core i5-4288U	Pentium G4520
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	3.6 GHz+16%
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	Haswell (2013−2015)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	2,659	2,670
Geekbench 6 Single	880	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,800	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4288U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4520 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-4288U	Pentium G4520
Socket	FCBGA1168	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L 1600 MHz	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-4288U) / not specified (Pentium G4520). The Core i5-4288U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Graphics 5100), while the Pentium G4520 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4288U targets Mobile.