Pentium G4520 vs Core 2 Duo T7800

Pentium G4520

2 Cores2 Thrd51 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2015

Core 2 Duo T7800

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G4520

2 / 2

2,670

+0.3%

2,663

0.0%

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 G4520 is positioned at rank 584 and the Core 2 Duo T7800 is on rank 156, so the Core 2 Duo T7800 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 G4520

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

10039%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9486%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6888%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2075%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1644%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1438%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

824%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

813%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

740%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

740%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

732%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

712%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

702%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

699%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

693%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

99%

#382

Ryzen Embedded R2544

MSRP: $280|Avg: $280

98%

#584

Pentium G4520

MSRP: $86|Avg: $45

100%

#585

Core i3-4170

MSRP: $117|Avg: $40

100%

#586

Celeron G460

MSRP: $37|Avg: $10

100%

#587

A4 PRO-7350B

MSRP: $50|Avg: $11

99%

#589

Pentium G3220T

MSRP: $54|Avg: $15

98%

#590

Celeron G1620

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

98%

#591

Core i5-7600T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $60

98%

#593

Core i3-7300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $128

97%

#594

Celeron G1830

MSRP: $52|Avg: $5

97%

#596

Core i3-4160

MSRP: $117|Avg: $52

97%

#598

FX-8350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $130

96%

#599

Athlon X4 760K

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T7800

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

99%

#144

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

331%

#145

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

326%

#146

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

299%

#147

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

298%

#148

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

295%

#150

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

285%

#151

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

273%

#152

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

273%

#153

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

265%

#156

Core 2 Duo T7800

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

99%

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 Pentium G4520 (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium G4520	Core 2 Duo T7800
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T7800 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium G4520	Core 2 Duo T7800
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 G4520 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo T7800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G4520 and Core 2 Duo T7800

Pentium G4520

The Pentium G4520 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 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: 2,670 points. Launch price was $93.

Core 2 Duo T7800

The Core 2 Duo T7800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 August 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,663 points. Launch price was $515.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium G4520 and Core 2 Duo T7800 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Pentium G4520 versus 2.6 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7800 — a 32.3% clock advantage for the Pentium G4520 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Pentium G4520 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T7800 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4520 scores 2,670 against the Core 2 Duo T7800's 2,663 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium G4520. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium G4520 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7800.

Feature	Pentium G4520	Core 2 Duo T7800
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+38%	2.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+38%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	4 MB+1500%
Process	14 nm-78%	65 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Merom (2006−2008)
PassMark	2,670	2,663

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G4520 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo T7800 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G4520	Core 2 Duo T7800
Socket	LGA1151	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-667
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G4520) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo T7800). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7800 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7800 rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.