Pentium G4560T vs Athlon X4 760K
Pentium G4560T
Athlon X4 760K
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 G4560T is positioned at rank 444 and the Athlon X4 760K is on rank 599, so the Pentium G4560T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4560T
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 760K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4560T | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4560T | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 G4560T and Athlon X4 760K
Pentium G4560T
The Pentium G4560T 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,994 points. Launch price was $64.
Athlon X4 760K
The Athlon X4 760K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,982 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4560T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon X4 760K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 760K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G4560T versus 4.1 GHz on the Athlon X4 760K — a 34.3% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 760K (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Pentium G4560T uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon X4 760K uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4560T scores 2,994 against the Athlon X4 760K's 2,982 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G4560T.
| Feature | Pentium G4560T | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 4.1 GHz+41% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.8 GHz+31% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4 MB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,994 | 2,982 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 495 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,404 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4560T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X4 760K uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4560T | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G4560T) / AMD-V (Athlon X4 760K). Primary use case: Athlon X4 760K targets Budget.
| Feature | Pentium G4560T | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G4560T launched at $64 MSRP, while the Athlon X4 760K debuted at $100. At current prices ($20 vs $20), the Athlon X4 760K is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G4560T delivers 149.7 pts/$ vs 149.1 pts/$ for the Athlon X4 760K — making the Pentium G4560T the 0.4% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G4560T | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64-36% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 149.7 | 149.1 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2013 |
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