Processor N50 vs Pentium Dual Core T4500

Processor N50

2 Cores2 Thrd0 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2023

Pentium Dual Core T4500

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Processor N50

2 / 2

1,339

+0.2%

Pentium Dual Core T4500

2 / 2

1,336

0.0%

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 Processor N50 is positioned at rank 1066 and the Pentium Dual Core T4500 is on rank 1108, so the Processor N50 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Processor N50

#1054

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2805%

#1055

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2764%

#1056

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2537%

#1057

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2526%

#1058

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2503%

#1060

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2417%

#1061

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2317%

#1062

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2314%

#1063

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2251%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

100%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

99%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#1075

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

96%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4500

#1096

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3293%

#1097

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3245%

#1098

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2979%

#1099

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2965%

#1100

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2938%

#1102

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2837%

#1103

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2721%

#1104

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2716%

#1105

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2643%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

99%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

98%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

97%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

96%

#1119

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Processor N50 (2023) utilizes 10 nm technology and **DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Processor N50	Pentium Dual Core T4500
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)	✅ More affordable ($30)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium Dual Core T4500 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Processor N50	Pentium Dual Core T4500
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+299%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)	✅ More affordable ($30)

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.

Processor N50 Benchmark Check

Pentium Dual Core T4500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Processor N50 and Pentium Dual Core T4500

Processor N50

The Processor N50 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): + 6 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,339 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium Dual Core T4500

The Pentium Dual Core T4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,336 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Processor N50 and Pentium Dual Core T4500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Processor N50 versus 2.3 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4500 — a 38.6% clock advantage for the Processor N50 (base: 1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Processor N50 uses the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T4500 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Processor N50 scores 1,339 against the Pentium Dual Core T4500's 1,336 — a 0.2% lead for the Processor N50. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor N50 vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual Core T4500.

Feature	Processor N50	Pentium Dual Core T4500
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+48%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	1 GHz	2.3 GHz+130%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+100%	1 MB
Process	10 nm-78%	45 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-N (2023)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	1,339	1,336

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Memory & Platform

The Processor N50 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T4500 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Processor N50	Pentium Dual Core T4500
Socket	FCBGA1264	P
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+355%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Processor N50) / No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T4500). Primary use case: Pentium Dual Core T4500 targets Mobile.

Feature	Processor N50	Pentium Dual Core T4500
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	No VT-x
Target Use	—	Mobile

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Value Analysis

The Processor N50 launched at $128 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual Core T4500 debuted at $150. At current prices ($120 vs $30), the Pentium Dual Core T4500 is $90 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Processor N50 delivers 11.2 pts/$ vs 44.5 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual Core T4500 — making the Pentium Dual Core T4500 the 119.9% better value option.