Pentium G4600 vs Core i5-2380P
Pentium G4600
Core i5-2380P
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 G4600 is positioned at rank 466 and the Core i5-2380P is on rank 785, so the Pentium G4600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4600
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2380P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4600 | Core i5-2380P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($116) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4600 | Core i5-2380P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+365%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($116) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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 G4600 and Core i5-2380P
Pentium G4600
The Pentium G4600 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,629 points. Launch price was $87.
Core i5-2380P
The Core i5-2380P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,636 points. Launch price was $180.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4600 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-2380P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-2380P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Pentium G4600 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-2380P — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G4600 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Pentium G4600 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-2380P uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4600 scores 3,629 against the Core i5-2380P's 3,636 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-2380P. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G4600 vs 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-2380P.
| Feature | Pentium G4600 | Core i5-2380P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+16% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 6144 kB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 3,629 | 3,636 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 624 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4600 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-2380P uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4600 | Core i5-2380P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G4600) / VT-x, EPT (Core i5-2380P). Primary use case: Core i5-2380P targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-2380P rivals FX-4100.
| Feature | Pentium G4600 | Core i5-2380P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G4600 launched at $82 MSRP, while the Core i5-2380P debuted at $177. At current prices ($116 vs $25), the Core i5-2380P is $91 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G4600 delivers 31.3 pts/$ vs 145.4 pts/$ for the Core i5-2380P — making the Core i5-2380P the 129.2% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G4600 | Core i5-2380P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $82-54% | $177 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $116 | $25-78% |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.3 | 145.4+365% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2012 |
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