Performance comparison: which is faster?
Core i3-4150 (Intel, 2014) and Pentium G4560 (Intel, 2017) are compared here. Compare not only scores, but also whether the motherboard can be reused and which GPU class is balanced with each CPU.
Overall performance: i3-4150 is about 2.4% faster
The sockets differ (LGA1150 / LGA1151), so switching requires a motherboard replacement. For games, performance balance with the GPU (guideline CPU:GPU = 0.9:1) matters more than CPU speed alone.
Relative performance score (higher is faster). Actual speed varies by workload, cooling, and memory configuration.
| Item | i3-4150 | Pentium G4560 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 4,300 | 4,200 |
| Generation | 4th Gen | Pentium |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1151 |
| Release Year | 2014 | 2017 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Compatible GPU Example | Radeon RX 6400 | GeForce GTX 1050 |
| If You Want To... | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Prioritize maximum speed for heavy work or a high-end GPU | i3-4150 |
| Upgrade while reusing the current motherboard | Choose the CPU matching your motherboard socket |
| Prioritize value and adequate performance | Pentium G4560 (the lower model is often sufficient) |
i3-4150 is about 2.4% higher by score (i3-4150: 4300 points / Pentium G4560: 4200 points). For gaming, the GPU tier usually matters more than a few percent of CPU difference. For CPU-heavy work such as video editing and streaming, choose the faster CPU.
i3-4150 is 4th Gen, while Pentium G4560 is Pentium.The sockets differ (LGA1150 / LGA1151), so switching requires a motherboard replacement.
Using our CPU:GPU = 0.9:1 guideline, Radeon RX 6400 pairs well with i3-4150 and GeForce GTX 1050 pairs well with Pentium G4560. If either GPU is too strong or too weak, one part holds the other back.
