CPU
GPU
Pentium G4560
Athlon X4 950
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 G4560 is positioned at rank 385 and the Athlon X4 950 is on rank 344, so the Athlon X4 950 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4560
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 950
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4560 | Athlon X4 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4560 | Athlon X4 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+473%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 G4560 and Athlon X4 950
Pentium G4560
The Pentium G4560 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,536 points. Launch price was $108.
Athlon X4 950
The Athlon X4 950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,576 points. Launch price was $60.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4560 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon X4 950 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 950 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Pentium G4560 versus 3.8 GHz on the Athlon X4 950 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 950 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Pentium G4560 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon X4 950 uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4560 scores 3,536 against the Athlon X4 950's 3,576 — a 1.1% lead for the Athlon X4 950. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G4560 vs 0 kB on the Athlon X4 950.
| Feature | Pentium G4560 | Athlon X4 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,536 | 3,576+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 656 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,637 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4560 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X4 950 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium G4560) vs 8 (Athlon X4 950) — the Pentium G4560 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium G4560 | Athlon X4 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 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 G4560) vs AMD-V (Athlon X4 950). The Pentium G4560 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 610), while the Athlon X4 950 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4560 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium G4560 | Athlon X4 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G4560 launched at $64 MSRP, while the Athlon X4 950 debuted at $58. At current prices ($85 vs $15), the Athlon X4 950 is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G4560 delivers 41.6 pts/$ vs 238.4 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 950 — making the Athlon X4 950 the 140.6% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G4560 | Athlon X4 950 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64 | $58-9% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $85 | $15-82% |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.6 | 238.4+473% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2017 |
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