Pentium G4560 vs Pentium Gold G5600T

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Pentium G4560

2017

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (3 MB vs 4 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $64 MSRP, while Pentium Gold G5600T mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌45.7% higher power demand at 51W vs 35W.

Pentium Gold G5600T

2019

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (4 MB vs 3 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 51W, a 16W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,496 vs 3,536).

Pentium G4560

2017

Pentium Gold G5600T

2019

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (4 MB vs 3 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 51W, a 16W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (3 MB vs 4 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $64 MSRP, while Pentium Gold G5600T mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌45.7% higher power demand at 51W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,496 vs 3,536).

Quick Answers

So, is Pentium G4560 better than Pentium Gold G5600T?

Yes. Pentium G4560 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.7% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Pentium G4560 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 1.7% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Pentium G4560 is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Pentium G4560 is the smarter buy today. Pentium G4560 is at an unclear MSRP at $64 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 1.7% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (55.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Pentium Gold G5600T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2017) and 33.3% larger total L3 cache (4 MB vs 3 MB). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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 G4560 Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold G5600T Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Pentium G4560	Pentium Gold G5600T
1080p
low	88 FPS	87 FPS
medium	88 FPS	87 FPS
high	88 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	87 FPS
medium	88 FPS	87 FPS
high	85 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	66 FPS
medium	57 FPS	55 FPS
high	43 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	33 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Pentium G4560	Pentium Gold G5600T
1080p
low	88 FPS	87 FPS
medium	88 FPS	87 FPS
high	88 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	66 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	87 FPS
medium	81 FPS	81 FPS
high	74 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	65 FPS
medium	59 FPS	59 FPS
high	41 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	28 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Pentium G4560	Pentium Gold G5600T
1080p
low	88 FPS	87 FPS
medium	88 FPS	87 FPS
high	88 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	87 FPS
medium	88 FPS	87 FPS
high	88 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	87 FPS
medium	88 FPS	87 FPS
high	88 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	87 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Pentium G4560	Pentium Gold G5600T
1080p
low	88 FPS	87 FPS
medium	88 FPS	87 FPS
high	88 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	87 FPS
medium	88 FPS	87 FPS
high	88 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	87 FPS
medium	88 FPS	87 FPS
high	88 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	87 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G4560 and Pentium Gold G5600T

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.

Pentium Gold G5600T

The Pentium Gold G5600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,496 points. Launch price was $75.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium G4560 and Pentium Gold G5600T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Pentium G4560 versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5600T — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Pentium G4560 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Pentium G4560 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold G5600T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4560 scores 3,536 against the Pentium Gold G5600T's 3,496 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium G4560. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G4560 vs 4 MB on the Pentium Gold G5600T.

Feature	Pentium G4560	Pentium Gold G5600T
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+6%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+6%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	4 MB+33%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	3,536+1%	3,496

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Pentium G4560	Pentium Gold G5600T
Socket	LGA1151	LGA1151
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	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G4560) vs VT-x (Pentium Gold G5600T). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 610 (Pentium G4560) and UHD Graphics 630 (Pentium Gold G5600T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4560 targets Desktop, Pentium Gold G5600T targets Low Power.