Core i7-930 vs Pentium G4560T
Core i7-930
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 i7-930 is positioned at rank 996 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 i7-930
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4560T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-930 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-930 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i7-930 and Pentium G4560T
Core i7-930
The Core i7-930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 February 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.06 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,993 points. Launch price was $80.
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
The Core i7-930 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium G4560T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-930 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.06 GHz on the Core i7-930 versus 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G4560T — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-930 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i7-930 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G4560T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-930 scores 2,993 against the Pentium G4560T's 2,994 — a 0% lead for the Pentium G4560T. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-930 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G4560T.
| Feature | Core i7-930 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.06 GHz+6% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.9 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+167% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,993 | 2,994 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-930 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G4560T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-930 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 24 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 3 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 36 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-930) / not specified (Pentium G4560T). Primary use case: Core i7-930 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i7-930 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-930 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Pentium G4560T debuted at $64. At current prices ($20 vs $20), the Pentium G4560T is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-930 delivers 149.7 pts/$ vs 149.7 pts/$ for the Pentium G4560T — making the Pentium G4560T the 0% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-930 | Pentium G4560T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294 | $64-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 149.7 | 149.7 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2017 |
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