Pentium 8500 vs Core i3-4150T

Pentium 8500

5 Cores6 Thrd9 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Core i3-4150T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 8500

5 / 6

2,900

+0.3%

2,892

0.0%

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 Pentium 8500 is positioned at rank 991 and the Core i3-4150T is on rank 690, so the Core i3-4150T 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 Pentium 8500

#979

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2023%

#980

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1994%

#981

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1830%

#982

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1822%

#983

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1805%

#985

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1743%

#986

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1672%

#987

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1669%

#988

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1624%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

100%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

100%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

99%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

99%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

97%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

97%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

96%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4150T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12610%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11915%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8651%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2606%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2064%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1806%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1034%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1021%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

930%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

929%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

919%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

894%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

882%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

878%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

870%

#690

Core i3-4150T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $30

100%

#691

Core i7-6800K

MSRP: $434|Avg: $120

100%

#692

Core i7-3770S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#693

Core i5-4670S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $30

100%

#694

Core i5-3550

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

100%

#695

Core i3-7300

MSRP: $184|Avg: $46

99%

#696

Core i5-3450

MSRP: $184|Avg: $95

99%

#697

FX-4300

MSRP: $122|Avg: $25

99%

#698

Celeron G550

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

99%

#700

Core i3-4370T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

99%

#701

FX-6200

MSRP: $169|Avg: $25

98%

#702

FX-4150

MSRP: $137|Avg: $20

98%

#703

Core i5-2450P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $30

98%

#704

Core i5-4690T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $98

97%

#705

Core i5-4430S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $90

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium 8500 (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium 8500	Core i3-4150T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)	✅ More affordable ($30)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-4150T (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium 8500	Core i3-4150T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+565%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)	✅ More affordable ($30)

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.

Pentium 8500 Benchmark Check

Core i3-4150T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 8500 and Core i3-4150T

Pentium 8500

The Pentium 8500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1781. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,900 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-4150T

The Core i3-4150T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 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: 2,892 points. Launch price was $230.

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Processing Power

The Pentium 8500 packs 5 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i3-4150T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium 8500 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Pentium 8500 versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i3-4150T — a 41.1% clock advantage for the Pentium 8500 (base: 1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Pentium 8500 uses the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i3-4150T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 8500 scores 2,900 against the Core i3-4150T's 2,892 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium 8500. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Pentium 8500 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4150T.

Feature	Pentium 8500	Core i3-4150T
Cores / Threads	5 / 6+150%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+52%	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	1 GHz	3 GHz+200%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+167%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-U (2022)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,900	2,892
Geekbench 6 Single	1,250	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,100	—

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 8500 uses the FCBGA1781 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i3-4150T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5-5200 on the Pentium 8500 versus DDR3-1600 on the Core i3-4150T — the Pentium 8500 supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium 8500 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 14 (Pentium 8500) vs 16 (Core i3-4150T) — the Core i3-4150T offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium 8500	Core i3-4150T
Socket	FCBGA1781	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-5200+67%	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+100%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	14	16+14%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium 8500) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4150T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU) (Pentium 8500) and HD Graphics 4400 (Core i3-4150T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium 8500 targets Entry Level Laptop, Core i3-4150T targets Desktop Low Power.

Feature	Pentium 8500	Core i3-4150T
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics (48 EU)	HD Graphics 4400
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Entry Level Laptop	Desktop Low Power

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Value Analysis

The Pentium 8500 launched at $200 MSRP, while the Core i3-4150T debuted at $117. At current prices ($200 vs $30), the Core i3-4150T is $170 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium 8500 delivers 14.5 pts/$ vs 96.4 pts/$ for the Core i3-4150T — making the Core i3-4150T the 147.7% better value option.