Core i5-760 vs Pentium G4520
Core i5-760
Pentium G4520
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 i5-760 is positioned at rank 973 and the Pentium G4520 is on rank 584, so the Pentium G4520 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-760
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4520
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-760 | Pentium G4520 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($61) | ✅ More affordable ($45) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-760 | Pentium G4520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+36%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($61) | ✅ More affordable ($45) |
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 i5-760 and Pentium G4520
Core i5-760
The Core i5-760 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 July 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,667 points. Launch price was $230.
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.
Processing Power
The Core i5-760 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4520 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core i5-760 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Core i5-760 versus 3.6 GHz on the Pentium G4520 — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Pentium G4520 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-760 uses the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G4520 uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-760 scores 2,667 against the Pentium G4520's 2,670 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium G4520. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-760 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium G4520.
| Feature | Core i5-760 | Pentium G4520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.33 GHz | 3.6 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Lynnfield (2009−2010) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,667 | 2,670 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 470 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-760 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G4520 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-760 | Pentium G4520 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-760) / not specified (Pentium G4520). Primary use case: Core i5-760 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-760 rivals Phenom II X4 970.
| Feature | Core i5-760 | Pentium G4520 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-760 launched at $230 MSRP, while the Pentium G4520 debuted at $86. At current prices ($61 vs $45), the Pentium G4520 is $16 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-760 delivers 43.7 pts/$ vs 59.3 pts/$ for the Pentium G4520 — making the Pentium G4520 the 30.3% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-760 | Pentium G4520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $230 | $86-63% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $61 | $45-26% |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.7 | 59.3+36% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2015 |
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