Pentium Gold G5600T
VS
Core i3-4330

Pentium Gold G5600T vs Core i3-4330

Intel

Pentium Gold G5600T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2019
VS
Intel

Core i3-4330

2 Cores4 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2013

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4330

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
12355%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
11674%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
8476%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
2554%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
2023%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
1769%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1013%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1000%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
911%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
911%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
900%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
876%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
864%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
860%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
853%
#687
Core i3-4330
MSRP: $138|Avg: $60
100%
#689
Core i7-7700T
MSRP: $303|Avg: $75
98%
#690
Core i3-4150T
MSRP: $117|Avg: $30
98%
#691
Core i7-3770S
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
98%
#692
Core i7-6800K
MSRP: $434|Avg: $120
98%
#693
Core i5-4670S
MSRP: $213|Avg: $30
98%
#694
Core i5-3550
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
98%
#695
Core i3-7300
MSRP: $184|Avg: $46
97%
#696
Core i5-3450
MSRP: $184|Avg: $95
97%
#697
FX-4300
MSRP: $122|Avg: $25
97%
#698
Celeron G550
MSRP: $52|Avg: $15
97%
#700
Core i3-4370T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $138
97%
#701
FX-6200
MSRP: $169|Avg: $25
96%
#702
FX-4150
MSRP: $137|Avg: $20
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Gold G5600T (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightPentium Gold G5600TCore i3-4330
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($60)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-4330 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightPentium Gold G5600TCore i3-4330
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($60)

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold G5600T and Core i3-4330

Intel

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.

Intel

Core i3-4330

The Core i3-4330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,482 points. Launch price was $171.

Processing Power

Both the Pentium Gold G5600T and Core i3-4330 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5600T versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i3-4330 — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Core i3-4330 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Pentium Gold G5600T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-4330 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G5600T scores 3,496 against the Core i3-4330's 3,482 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium Gold G5600T. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Pentium Gold G5600T vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-4330.

FeaturePentium Gold G5600TCore i3-4330
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
2 / 4
Boost Clock
3.3 GHz
3.5 GHz+6%
Base Clock
3.3 GHz
3.5 GHz+6%
L3 Cache
4 MB
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512 kB+100%
256 kB (per core)
Process
14 nm-36%
22 nm
Architecture
Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark
3,496
3,482
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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold G5600T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-4330 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Pentium Gold G5600T versus DDR3-1600 on the Core i3-4330 — the Pentium Gold G5600T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium Gold G5600T supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

FeaturePentium Gold G5600TCore i3-4330
Socket
LGA1151
LGA1150
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2400+33%
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB+100%
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
16
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Pentium Gold G5600T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4330). Both include integrated graphics UHD Graphics 630 (Pentium Gold G5600T) and HD Graphics 4600 (Core i3-4330) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Gold G5600T targets Low Power, Core i3-4330 targets Desktop.

FeaturePentium Gold G5600TCore i3-4330
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics 630
HD Graphics 4600
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
VT-x
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Low Power
Desktop