Pentium G4500 vs FX-8800P
Pentium G4500
FX-8800P
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 FX-8800P is on rank 903, 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 FX-8800P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4500 | FX-8800P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($34) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4500 | FX-8800P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+31%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($34) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) |
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 FX-8800P
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.
FX-8800P
The FX-8800P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,833 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the FX-8800P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-8800P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Pentium G4500 versus 3.4 GHz on the FX-8800P — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Pentium G4500 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Pentium G4500 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the FX-8800P uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4500 scores 2,800 against the FX-8800P's 2,833 — a 1.2% lead for the FX-8800P.
| Feature | Pentium G4500 | FX-8800P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+67% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 2,800 | 2,833+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4500 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-8800P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4500 | FX-8800P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G4500 launched at $75 MSRP, while the FX-8800P debuted at $150. At current prices ($34 vs $45), the Pentium G4500 is $11 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G4500 delivers 82.4 pts/$ vs 63.0 pts/$ for the FX-8800P — making the Pentium G4500 the 26.7% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G4500 | FX-8800P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75-50% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $34-24% | $45 |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.4+31% | 63.0 |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2015 |
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