Xeon X5450 vs Pentium G4500T
Xeon X5450
Pentium G4500T
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 Xeon X5450 is positioned at rank 807 and the Pentium G4500T is on rank 572, so the Pentium G4500T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5450
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5450 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5450 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 Xeon X5450 and Pentium G4500T
Xeon X5450
The Xeon X5450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,416 points. Launch price was $851.
Pentium G4500T
The Pentium G4500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,399 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5450 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4500T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Xeon X5450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon X5450 versus 3 GHz on the Pentium G4500T — identical boost frequencies (base: 3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon X5450 uses the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G4500T uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5450 scores 2,416 against the Pentium G4500T's 2,399 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon X5450. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5450 vs 3 MB on the Pentium G4500T.
| Feature | Xeon X5450 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB L2 Cache+300% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+1100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Harpertown (2007−2008) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,416 | 2,399 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 701 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,260 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5450 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G4500T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5450 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X5450) / VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G4500T). The Pentium G4500T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 530), while the Xeon X5450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4500T targets Low Power Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon X5450 | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Low Power Desktop |
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