CPU
GPU
Pentium G4500
Core i3-6157U
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 G4500 is positioned at rank 527 and the Core i3-6157U is on rank 630, so the Pentium G4500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4500
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-6157U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4500 | Core i3-6157U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($34) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4500 | Core i3-6157U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($34) | ✅ 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 G4500 and Core i3-6157U
Pentium G4500
The Pentium G4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,800 points. Launch price was $82.
Core i3-6157U
The Core i3-6157U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,782 points. Launch price was $304.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-6157U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Pentium G4500 versus 2.4 GHz on the Core i3-6157U — a 37.3% clock advantage for the Pentium G4500 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). Both are built on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Pentium G4500 scores 2,800 against the Core i3-6157U's 2,782 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium G4500. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium G4500 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-6157U.
| Feature | Pentium G4500 | Core i3-6157U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+46% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+46% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+33% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,800 | 2,782 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4500 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-6157U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4500 | Core i3-6157U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G4500) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-6157U). The Core i3-6157U includes integrated graphics (Iris Graphics 550), while the Pentium G4500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-6157U targets Mobile.
| Feature | Pentium G4500 | Core i3-6157U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Graphics 550 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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