
Pentium Dual Core T4500

Processor N50
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 Processor N50 is on rank 1066, so the Processor N50 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4500
Performance Per Dollar Processor N50
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Processor N50 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Processor N50 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+299%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) |
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 Processor N50

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.

Processor N50
The Processor N50 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): + 6 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,339 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Dual Core T4500 and Processor N50 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4500 versus 3.4 GHz on the Processor N50 — a 38.6% clock advantage for the Processor N50 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Pentium Dual Core T4500 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (45 nm), while the Processor N50 uses Alder Lake-N (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T4500 scores 1,336 against the Processor N50's 1,339 — a 0.2% lead for the Processor N50. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium Dual Core T4500 vs 6 MB (total) on the Processor N50.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Processor N50 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+48% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz+130% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 10 nm-78% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Alder Lake-N (2023) |
| PassMark | 1,336 | 1,339 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core T4500 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Processor N50 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Processor N50 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 5.0+355% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T4500) / not specified (Processor N50). Primary use case: Pentium Dual Core T4500 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Processor N50 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | No VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual Core T4500 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Processor N50 debuted at $128. At current prices ($30 vs $120), the Pentium Dual Core T4500 is $90 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual Core T4500 delivers 44.5 pts/$ vs 11.2 pts/$ for the Processor N50 — making the Pentium Dual Core T4500 the 119.9% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4500 | Processor N50 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $128-15% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-75% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.5+297% | 11.2 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2023 |
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