Pentium G4500T vs 3020e

Pentium G4500T

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 3 GHz2015

3020e

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G4500T

2 / 2

2,399

0.0%

Celeron 3865U

Pentium Dual Core T2370

2,406

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 G4500T is positioned at rank 572 and the 3020e is on rank 805, so the Pentium G4500T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4500T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

9744%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9207%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6685%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2014%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1595%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1396%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

799%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

789%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

718%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

718%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

710%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

691%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

681%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

679%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

672%

#572

Pentium G4500T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

100%

#573

Core i5-7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

100%

#574

Core i7-7700

MSRP: $272|Avg: $102

99%

#575

Celeron G1610T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

99%

#576

Athlon X4 750K

MSRP: $91|Avg: $17

99%

#577

Core i7-7700K

MSRP: $305|Avg: $140

99%

#578

Core i5-7600K

MSRP: $217|Avg: $84

98%

#579

FX-6300

MSRP: $132|Avg: $35

98%

#581

Core i3-6100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $20

97%

#582

Athlon X4 970

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

97%

#583

FX-8370

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

97%

#584

Pentium G4520

MSRP: $86|Avg: $45

97%

#585

Core i3-4170

MSRP: $117|Avg: $40

97%

#586

Celeron G460

MSRP: $37|Avg: $10

97%

#587

A4 PRO-7350B

MSRP: $50|Avg: $11

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar 3020e

#793

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1219%

#794

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1202%

#795

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1103%

#796

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1098%

#797

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1088%

#799

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1051%

#800

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1007%

#801

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1006%

#802

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

979%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

99%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

99%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#812

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

98%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The 3020e (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium G4500T	3020e
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G4500T (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium G4500T	3020e
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+25%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Pentium G4500T Benchmark Check

3020e Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G4500T and 3020e

Pentium G4500T

The Pentium G4500T 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 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,399 points. Launch price was $75.

3020e

The 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FT5. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,406 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium G4500T and 3020e share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pentium G4500T versus 2.6 GHz on the 3020e — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Pentium G4500T (base: 3 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Pentium G4500T uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the 3020e uses Dali (Zen) (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4500T scores 2,399 against the 3020e's 2,406 — a 0.3% lead for the 3020e. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 701 vs 660, a 6% lead for the Pentium G4500T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,260 vs 1,100 (13.6% advantage for the Pentium G4500T). L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G4500T vs 4 MB on the 3020e.

Feature	Pentium G4500T	3020e
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3 GHz+15%	2.6 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+150%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Dali (Zen) (2020)
PassMark	2,399	2,406
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	480
Geekbench 6 Single	701+6%	660
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,260+15%	1,100

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G4500T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the 3020e uses FT5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2133 memory speed. The Pentium G4500T supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium G4500T) vs 8 (3020e) — the Pentium G4500T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium G4500T	3020e
Socket	LGA1151	FT5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+100%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	16+100%	8

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G4500T) vs AMD-V (3020e). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 530 (Pentium G4500T) and Radeon Graphics (Vega 3) (3020e) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4500T targets Low Power Desktop, 3020e targets Entry Level Laptop. Direct competitor: 3020e rivals Celeron N4020.

Feature	Pentium G4500T	3020e
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics 530	Radeon Graphics (Vega 3)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Low Power Desktop	Entry Level Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G4500T launched at $75 MSRP, while the 3020e debuted at $100. At current prices ($20 vs $25), the Pentium G4500T is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G4500T delivers 120.0 pts/$ vs 96.2 pts/$ for the 3020e — making the Pentium G4500T the 21.9% better value option.