Core i5-560M vs Pentium G3450T

Core i5-560M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2010

Pentium G3450T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-560M

2 / 4

1,894

0.0%

Celeron Dual-Core T1700

1,904

+0.5%

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 i5-560M is positioned at rank 1121 and the Pentium G3450T is on rank 682, so the Pentium G3450T 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 i5-560M

#1109

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3485%

#1110

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3433%

#1111

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3152%

#1112

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3138%

#1113

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3109%

#1115

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3002%

#1116

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2879%

#1117

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2874%

#1118

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2797%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

98%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

98%

#1127

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

98%

#1128

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

98%

#1129

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

98%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

97%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

97%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1133

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

96%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

92%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3450T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12277%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11601%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8423%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2537%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2010%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1758%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1007%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

994%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

905%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

905%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

895%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

871%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

858%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

855%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

847%

#682

Pentium G3450T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $45

100%

#683

Celeron E3200

MSRP: $43|Avg: $5

100%

#684

Core i5-3470

MSRP: $184|Avg: $55

100%

#685

Core i5-3450S

MSRP: $174|Avg: $20

100%

#686

Core i7-5820K

MSRP: $389|Avg: $103

99%

#687

Core i3-4330

MSRP: $138|Avg: $60

99%

#689

Core i7-7700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $75

98%

#690

Core i3-4150T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $30

97%

#691

Core i7-6800K

MSRP: $434|Avg: $120

97%

#692

Core i7-3770S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

97%

#693

Core i5-4670S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $30

97%

#694

Core i5-3550

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

97%

#695

Core i3-7300

MSRP: $184|Avg: $46

97%

#696

Core i5-3450

MSRP: $184|Avg: $95

97%

#697

FX-4300

MSRP: $122|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium G3450T delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-560M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-560M	Pentium G3450T
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 (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium G3450T stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 80% cheaper ($45 vs $225) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-560M	Pentium G3450T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+403%)
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 i5-560M Benchmark Check

Pentium G3450T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-560M and Pentium G3450T

Core i5-560M

The Core i5-560M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,894 points. Launch price was $225.

Pentium G3450T

The Pentium G3450T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 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: 1,904 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-560M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G3450T's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-560M versus 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G3450T — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-560M (base: 2.66 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i5-560M uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium G3450T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-560M scores 1,894 against the Pentium G3450T's 1,904 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G3450T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 450 vs 614, a 30.8% lead for the Pentium G3450T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-560M	Pentium G3450T
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+10%	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.66 GHz	2.9 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,894	1,904
Geekbench 6 Single	450	614+36%
Geekbench 6 Multi	950	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-560M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3450T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Pentium G3450T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM55,HM57,PM55,QM57 (Core i5-560M) and H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Pentium G3450T).

Feature	Core i5-560M	Pentium G3450T
Socket	PGA988	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-560M) vs Yes (Pentium G3450T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) (Core i5-560M) and Intel HD Graphics (Pentium G3450T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-560M targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-560M rivals AMD Turion II Ultra M660.