CPU
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Pentium E6500
Celeron G465
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 E6500 is positioned at rank 921 and the Celeron G465 is on rank 867, so the Celeron G465 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E6500
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G465
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E6500 | Celeron G465 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($37) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E6500 | Celeron G465 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+267%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($37) |
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 E6500 and Celeron G465
Pentium E6500
The Pentium E6500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,175 points. Launch price was $50.
Celeron G465
The Celeron G465 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
The Pentium E6500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron G465 offers 1 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium E6500 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 0.93 GHz on the Pentium E6500 versus 1.9 GHz on the Celeron G465 — a 68.6% clock advantage for the Celeron G465 (base: 2.93 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Pentium E6500 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G465 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E6500 scores 1,175 against the Celeron G465's 1,185 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron G465. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium E6500 vs 1.5 MB on the Celeron G465.
| Feature | Pentium E6500 | Celeron G465 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.93 GHz | 1.9 GHz+104% |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz+54% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+700% | 256 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,175 | 1,185 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 300 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium E6500 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron G465 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium E6500 | Celeron G465 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium E6500) / VT-x (Celeron G465). The Celeron G465 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium E6500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G465 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G465 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Pentium E6500 | Celeron G465 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium E6500 launched at $84 MSRP, while the Celeron G465 debuted at $70. At current prices ($10 vs $37), the Pentium E6500 is $27 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E6500 delivers 117.5 pts/$ vs 32.0 pts/$ for the Celeron G465 — making the Pentium E6500 the 114.3% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium E6500 | Celeron G465 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $84 | $70-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-73% | $37 |
| Performance per Dollar | 117.5+267% | 32.0 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2012 |
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