Pentium Dual Core T4500 vs Core i3-L13G4

CPU

GPU

Pentium Dual Core T4500

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2010

Core i3-L13G4

5 Cores5 Thrd7 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Dual Core T4500

2 / 2

1,336

0.0%

1,349

+1.0%

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 Dual Core T4500 is positioned at rank 1108 and the Core i3-L13G4 is on rank 1210, so the Pentium Dual Core T4500 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 Dual Core T4500

#1096

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3293%

#1097

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3245%

#1098

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2979%

#1099

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2965%

#1100

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2938%

#1102

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2837%

#1103

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2721%

#1104

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2716%

#1105

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2643%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

99%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

98%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

97%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

96%

#1119

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-L13G4

#1198

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6113%

#1199

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6023%

#1200

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5529%

#1201

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5504%

#1202

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5454%

#1204

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5267%

#1205

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5050%

#1206

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5042%

#1207

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4906%

#1210

Core i3-L13G4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

99%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

97%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

96%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

95%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

95%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

93%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

92%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

90%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

87%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

85%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

85%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

84%

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 Core i3-L13G4 (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T4500	Core i3-L13G4
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior 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 (Lakefield (2020) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium Dual Core T4500 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T4500	Core i3-L13G4
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 Dual Core T4500 Benchmark Check

Core i3-L13G4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Dual Core T4500 and Core i3-L13G4

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.

Core i3-L13G4

The Core i3-L13G4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Lakefield (2020) architecture. It features 5 cores and 5 threads. Base frequency is 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FC-CSP1016. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Dual Core T4500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i3-L13G4 offers 5 cores / 5 threads — the Core i3-L13G4 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4500 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i3-L13G4 — a 19.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-L13G4 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The Pentium Dual Core T4500 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i3-L13G4 uses Lakefield (2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T4500 scores 1,336 against the Core i3-L13G4's 1,349 — a 1% lead for the Core i3-L13G4. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium Dual Core T4500 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-L13G4.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T4500	Core i3-L13G4
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	5 / 5+150%
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	2.8 GHz+22%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+187%	0.8 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB
Process	45 nm	10 nm-78%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Lakefield (2020)
PassMark	1,336	1,349

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Dual Core T4500 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i3-L13G4 uses FC-CSP1016 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Pentium Dual Core T4500 versus LPDDR4x-4267 on the Core i3-L13G4 — the Core i3-L13G4 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Pentium Dual Core T4500) vs 4 (Core i3-L13G4). PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium Dual Core T4500) vs 8 (Core i3-L13G4) — the Core i3-L13G4 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T4500	Core i3-L13G4
Socket	P	FC-CSP1016
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	LPDDR4x-4267+33%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	8

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T4500) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-L13G4). The Core i3-L13G4 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Pentium Dual Core T4500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Dual Core T4500 targets Mobile, Core i3-L13G4 targets Mobile.