CPU
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Pentium G4500T
A12-9700P
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 G4500T is positioned at rank 572 and the A12-9700P is on rank 553, so the A12-9700P offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4500T
Performance Per Dollar A12-9700P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4500T | A12-9700P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4500T | A12-9700P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G4500T and A12-9700P
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.
A12-9700P
The A12-9700P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,415 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4500T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A12-9700P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A12-9700P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pentium G4500T versus 3.4 GHz on the A12-9700P — a 12.5% clock advantage for the A12-9700P (base: 3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Pentium G4500T uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the A12-9700P uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4500T scores 2,399 against the A12-9700P's 2,415 — a 0.7% lead for the A12-9700P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 701 vs 481, a 37.2% lead for the Pentium G4500T that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Pentium G4500T | A12-9700P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+20% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2048 kB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,399 | 2,415 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 701+46% | 481 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,260 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4500T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A12-9700P uses FP4 (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 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium G4500T) vs 8 (A12-9700P) — the Pentium G4500T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium G4500T | A12-9700P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | DDR4-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G4500T) vs AMD-V (A12-9700P). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 530 (Pentium G4500T) and Radeon R7 (A12-9700P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4500T targets Low Power Desktop, A12-9700P targets Laptop. Direct competitor: A12-9700P rivals Core i5-6200U.
| Feature | Pentium G4500T | A12-9700P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Radeon R7 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Low Power Desktop | Laptop |
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