Pentium G4500 vs Core i5-4278U
Pentium G4500
Core i5-4278U
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 i5-4278U is on rank 726, 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 i5-4278U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4500 | Core i5-4278U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($34) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4500 | Core i5-4278U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-4278U
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 i5-4278U
The Core i5-4278U 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 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,826 points. Launch price was $315.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4278U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Pentium G4500 versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-4278U — a 12.1% clock advantage for the Pentium G4500 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Pentium G4500 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4278U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4500 scores 2,800 against the Core i5-4278U's 2,826 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-4278U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium G4500 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4278U.
| Feature | Pentium G4500 | Core i5-4278U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+13% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+35% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+33% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,800 | 2,826 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,688 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 889 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,860 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4500 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4278U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4500 | Core i5-4278U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G4500) / true (Core i5-4278U). The Core i5-4278U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Graphics 5100), while the Pentium G4500 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Pentium G4500 | Core i5-4278U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel Iris Graphics 5100 |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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