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Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

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

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4500

#192

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

112%

#193

Athlon Silver 3050e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

111%

#194

Processor U300

MSRP: $193|Avg: $180

111%

#195

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

111%

#196

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

110%

#197

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

109%

#198

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

109%

#199

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

107%

#200

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

107%

#201

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

107%

#202

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

106%

#203

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

105%

#204

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

103%

#205

Core Ultra 5 236V

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $403

102%

#206

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

100%

#207

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#208

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

100%

#209

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

100%

#210

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

99%

#211

Core i9-12900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

99%

#212

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

96%

#213

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#214

N150

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $128

95%

#215

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

94%

#216

N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

94%

#217

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

93%

#218

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

92%

#219

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

92%

#220

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

90%

#221

Athlon II N330

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

90%

#222

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium Dual Core T4500 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium Dual Core T4500 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Dual Core T4500 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture, manufactured on a 45 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.3 GHz from a base frequency of 2.3 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 0 kB of L3 cache, plus 1 MB of L2 cache and 128 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,336, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium Dual Core T4500
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.3 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.3 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	NetBurst (2000−2006)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	45 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	0 kB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	1 MB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	128 kB
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	107 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities	410 million
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	800 MHz
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,336

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Dual Core T4500 fits into the P socket and supports PCIe 1.1 with 0 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage. It supports DDR3 memory at speeds up to DDR3-800 (faster RAM improves bandwidth-sensitive workloads), with a maximum capacity of 8 GB across 2 channels (dual-channel doubles bandwidth).

Specification	Pentium Dual Core T4500
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	Intel Pentium Dual Core
SocketMotherboard socket required	P
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 1.1
PCIe LanesTotal available lanes for GPUs, NVMe drives, and expansion	0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR3
Max RAM SpeedMaximum officially supported memory frequency	DDR3-800
Max RAM CapacityMaximum installable memory	8 GB
RAM ChannelsDual-channel doubles bandwidth vs single-channel	2
ECC SupportError-Correcting Code memory — prevents data corruption	No
Integrated GPUBuilt-in graphics processor	No
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Advanced Features

The Pentium Dual Core T4500 is primarily designed for Mobile. Virtualization: No VT-x — enables running virtual machines efficiently (important for development and server workloads).

Specification	Pentium Dual Core T4500
Primary Use CaseIntended workload category	Mobile
OverclockingWhether CPU clock can be manually increased	🔒 Locked
AVX-512Advanced vector instructions for AI/ML workloads	❌ Not Supported
VirtualizationHardware-assisted virtualization technology	No VT-x

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium Dual Core T4500 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 35 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium Dual Core T4500
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	35 Watt

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $30 (MSRP: $150), the Pentium Dual Core T4500 delivers 45 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #2868 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium Dual Core T4500
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$150
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$30
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2868
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2010
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)	Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

8 specs

Type	Laptop
Series	Intel Pentium Dual Core
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$69
Manufacturer	Intel
Release Date	2007-01-01
Architecture Codename	NetBurst (2000−2006)
Performance Ranking Position	2868

Technical Specifications

13 specs

Cores	2
Threads	2
Die Size	107 mm2
L1 Cache	128 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB
L3 Cache	0 kB
Bus Speed	800 MHz
Max Frequency	2.3 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	2.3 GHz
Transistor Count	410 million
Process Technology	45 nm
Windows 11 Compatible	-