Performance comparison: which is faster?
Pentium G4560 (Intel, 2017) and Core i3-4130 (Intel, 2014) 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: Pentium G4560 is about 5% faster
The sockets differ (LGA1151 / LGA1150), 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 | Pentium G4560 | i3-4130 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 4,200 | 4,000 |
| Generation | Pentium | 4th Gen |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1150 |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2014 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Compatible GPU Example | GeForce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1050 |
| If You Want To... | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Prioritize maximum speed for heavy work or a high-end GPU | Pentium G4560 |
| Upgrade while reusing the current motherboard | Choose the CPU matching your motherboard socket |
| Prioritize value and adequate performance | i3-4130 (the lower model is often sufficient) |
Pentium G4560 is about 5% higher by score (Pentium G4560: 4200 points / i3-4130: 4000 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.
Pentium G4560 is Pentium, while i3-4130 is 4th Gen.The sockets differ (LGA1151 / LGA1150), so switching requires a motherboard replacement.
Using our CPU:GPU = 0.9:1 guideline, GeForce GTX 1050 pairs well with Pentium G4560 and GeForce GTX 1050 pairs well with i3-4130. If either GPU is too strong or too weak, one part holds the other back.
