CPU
GPU
Pentium G4500T
Celeron G4900
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. The Pentium G4500T is positioned at rank #572 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4500T
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4500T | Celeron G4900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4500T | Celeron G4900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+330%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
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 Celeron G4900
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.
Celeron G4900
The Celeron G4900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,370 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G4500T and Celeron G4900 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pentium G4500T versus 3.1 GHz on the Celeron G4900 — a 3.3% clock advantage for the Celeron G4900 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Pentium G4500T uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron G4900 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4500T scores 2,399 against the Celeron G4900's 2,370 — a 1.2% lead for the Pentium G4500T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 701 vs 850, a 19.2% lead for the Celeron G4900 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,260 vs 1,550 (20.6% advantage for the Celeron G4900). L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G4500T vs 6 MB (total) on the Celeron G4900.
| Feature | Pentium G4500T | Celeron G4900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.1 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.1 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 6 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,399+1% | 2,370 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 701 | 850+21% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,260 | 1,550+23% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2133 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Pentium G4500T) and H310,B360,B365,H370,Z370,Z390 (Celeron G4900).
| Feature | Pentium G4500T | Celeron G4900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G4500T) vs VT-x (Celeron G4900). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 530 (Pentium G4500T) and UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G4900) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4500T targets Low Power Desktop, Celeron G4900 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G4900 rivals Pentium G5400.
| Feature | Pentium G4500T | Celeron G4900 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 530 | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x |
| Target Use | Low Power Desktop | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G4500T launched at $75 MSRP, while the Celeron G4900 debuted at $42. At current prices ($20 vs $85), the Pentium G4500T is $65 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G4500T delivers 120.0 pts/$ vs 27.9 pts/$ for the Celeron G4900 — making the Pentium G4500T the 124.6% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G4500T | Celeron G4900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75 | $42-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-76% | $85 |
| Performance per Dollar | 120.0+330% | 27.9 |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2018 |
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