CPU
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Core i7-5650U
Pentium G4560T
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 i7-5650U is positioned at rank 592 and the Pentium G4560T is on rank 444, so the Pentium G4560T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5650U
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4560T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-5650U | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-5650U | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 i7-5650U and Pentium G4560T
Core i7-5650U
The Core i7-5650U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,000 points. Launch price was $426.
Pentium G4560T
The Pentium G4560T 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,994 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-5650U and Pentium G4560T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-5650U versus 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G4560T — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-5650U (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i7-5650U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium G4560T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-5650U scores 3,000 against the Pentium G4560T's 2,994 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-5650U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-5650U vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G4560T.
| Feature | Core i7-5650U | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz+7% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+32% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+33% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-U (2015) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,000 | 2,994 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-5650U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4560T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-5650U | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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