Pentium G4500T vs A8-3850
Pentium G4500T
A8-3850
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 A8-3850 is on rank 497, so the A8-3850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4500T
Performance Per Dollar A8-3850
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4500T | A8-3850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4500T | A8-3850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G4500T and A8-3850
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.
A8-3850
The A8-3850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,421 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4500T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-3850 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-3850 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pentium G4500T versus 2.9 GHz on the A8-3850 — a 3.4% clock advantage for the Pentium G4500T (base: 3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Pentium G4500T uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the A8-3850 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4500T scores 2,399 against the A8-3850's 2,421 — a 0.9% lead for the A8-3850. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 701 vs 363, a 63.5% lead for the Pentium G4500T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G4500T vs 0 kB on the A8-3850.
| Feature | Pentium G4500T | A8-3850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+3% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+3% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 2,399 | 2,421 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 701+93% | 363 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,260 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4500T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-3850 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Pentium G4500T versus DDR3-1866 on the A8-3850 — the Pentium G4500T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. 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 20 (A8-3850) — the A8-3850 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Pentium G4500T) and A55,A75 (A8-3850).
| Feature | Pentium G4500T | A8-3850 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133+33% | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G4500T) vs AMD-V (A8-3850). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 530 (Pentium G4500T) and Radeon HD 6550D (A8-3850) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4500T targets Low Power Desktop, A8-3850 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: A8-3850 rivals Core i3-2105.
| Feature | Pentium G4500T | A8-3850 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Radeon HD 6550D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Low Power Desktop | Mainstream Desktop |
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