CPU
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Pentium Dual Core T4500
Celeron 4205U
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 Pentium Dual Core T4500 is positioned at rank 1108 and the Celeron 4205U is on rank 152, so the Celeron 4205U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4500
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 4205U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Celeron 4205U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Celeron 4205U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Pentium Dual Core T4500 and Celeron 4205U
Pentium Dual Core T4500
The Pentium Dual Core T4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,336 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron 4205U
The Celeron 4205U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,350 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Dual Core T4500 and Celeron 4205U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4500 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 4205U — a 24.4% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual Core T4500 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Pentium Dual Core T4500 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron 4205U uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T4500 scores 1,336 against the Celeron 4205U's 1,350 — a 1% lead for the Celeron 4205U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium Dual Core T4500 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4205U.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Celeron 4205U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz+28% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz+28% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,336 | 1,350+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 347 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 585 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core T4500 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron 4205U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Pentium Dual Core T4500 versus DDR4-2133 on the Celeron 4205U — the Celeron 4205U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 4205U supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium Dual Core T4500) vs 12 (Celeron 4205U) — the Celeron 4205U offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Celeron 4205U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | DDR4-2133+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 64 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T4500) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 4205U). The Celeron 4205U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Pentium Dual Core T4500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Dual Core T4500 targets Mobile, Celeron 4205U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 4205U rivals Pentium Gold 4417U.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Celeron 4205U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No VT-x | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Mobile | Budget |
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