CPU
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Pentium G3460
Core 2 Duo T5900
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 G3460 is positioned at rank 913 and the Core 2 Duo T5900 is on rank 19, so the Core 2 Duo T5900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3460
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3460 | Core 2 Duo T5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3460 | Core 2 Duo T5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+402%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 G3460 and Core 2 Duo T5900
Pentium G3460
The Pentium G3460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,114 points. Launch price was $89.
Core 2 Duo T5900
The Core 2 Duo T5900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,123 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G3460 and Core 2 Duo T5900 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Pentium G3460 versus 2.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5900 — a 45.6% clock advantage for the Pentium G3460. The Pentium G3460 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T5900 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3460 scores 2,114 against the Core 2 Duo T5900's 2,123 — a 0.4% lead for the Core 2 Duo T5900.
| Feature | Pentium G3460 | Core 2 Duo T5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+59% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 2,114 | 2,123 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3460 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo T5900 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3460 | Core 2 Duo T5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | P |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($25 vs $5), the Core 2 Duo T5900 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3460 delivers 84.6 pts/$ vs 424.6 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo T5900 — making the Core 2 Duo T5900 the 133.6% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3460 | Core 2 Duo T5900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $5-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 84.6 | 424.6+402% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2008 |
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