Pentium G4500 vs Turion 64 X2 TL-56
Pentium G4500
Turion 64 X2 TL-56
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 Turion 64 X2 TL-56 is on rank 139, so the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4500
Performance Per Dollar Turion 64 X2 TL-56
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4500 | Turion 64 X2 TL-56 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Trinidad / Tyler (2007) / 90/65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4500 | Turion 64 X2 TL-56 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Turion 64 X2 TL-56
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.
Turion 64 X2 TL-56
The Turion 64 X2 TL-56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Trinidad / Tyler (2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90/65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,835 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G4500 and Turion 64 X2 TL-56 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Pentium G4500 versus 1.8 GHz on the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 — a 64.2% clock advantage for the Pentium G4500. The Pentium G4500 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 uses Trinidad / Tyler (2007) (90/65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4500 scores 2,800 against the Turion 64 X2 TL-56's 2,835 — a 1.2% lead for the Turion 64 X2 TL-56.
| Feature | Pentium G4500 | Turion 64 X2 TL-56 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+94% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-84% | 90/65 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Trinidad / Tyler (2007) |
| PassMark | 2,800 | 2,835+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4500 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion 64 X2 TL-56 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4500 | Turion 64 X2 TL-56 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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