Pentium G4520 vs Core i5-760
Pentium G4520
Core i5-760
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 G4520 is positioned at rank 584 and the Core i5-760 is on rank 973, so the Pentium G4520 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4520
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-760
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4520 | Core i5-760 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($45) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($61) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4520 | Core i5-760 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+36%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($45) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($61) |
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 G4520 and Core i5-760
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 i5-760
The Core i5-760 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 July 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,667 points. Launch price was $230.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4520 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i5-760 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-760 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Pentium G4520 versus 3.33 GHz on the Core i5-760 — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Pentium G4520 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Pentium G4520 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-760 uses Lynnfield (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4520 scores 2,670 against the Core i5-760's 2,667 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium G4520. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium G4520 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-760.
| Feature | Pentium G4520 | Core i5-760 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+8% | 3.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+29% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Lynnfield (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 2,670 | 2,667 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 470 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4520 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-760 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4520 | Core i5-760 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1156 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G4520) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-760). Primary use case: Core i5-760 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-760 rivals Phenom II X4 970.
| Feature | Pentium G4520 | Core i5-760 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G4520 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Core i5-760 debuted at $230. At current prices ($45 vs $61), the Pentium G4520 is $16 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G4520 delivers 59.3 pts/$ vs 43.7 pts/$ for the Core i5-760 — making the Pentium G4520 the 30.3% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G4520 | Core i5-760 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-63% | $230 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45-26% | $61 |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.3+36% | 43.7 |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2010 |
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