FX-8800P vs Pentium G4500
FX-8800P
Pentium G4500
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 FX-8800P is positioned at rank 903 and the Pentium G4500 is on rank 527, so the Pentium G4500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-8800P
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-8800P | Pentium G4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($34) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-8800P | Pentium G4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+31%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($34) |
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 FX-8800P and Pentium G4500
FX-8800P
The FX-8800P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,833 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium G4500
The Pentium G4500 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 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 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: 2,800 points. Launch price was $82.
Processing Power
The FX-8800P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4500 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the FX-8800P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the FX-8800P versus 3.5 GHz on the Pentium G4500 — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Pentium G4500 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The FX-8800P uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium G4500 uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8800P scores 2,833 against the Pentium G4500's 2,800 — a 1.2% lead for the FX-8800P.
| Feature | FX-8800P | Pentium G4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz+67% |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,833+1% | 2,800 |
Memory & Platform
The FX-8800P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4500 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FX-8800P | Pentium G4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The FX-8800P launched at $150 MSRP, while the Pentium G4500 debuted at $75. At current prices ($45 vs $34), the Pentium G4500 is $11 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-8800P delivers 63.0 pts/$ vs 82.4 pts/$ for the Pentium G4500 — making the Pentium G4500 the 26.7% better value option.
| Feature | FX-8800P | Pentium G4500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $75-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | $34-24% |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.0 | 82.4+31% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2015 |
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