Intel Core i3-4330 vs Intel Pentium G4560 Comparison

The Intel Pentium G4560 and the Intel Core i3-4330 occupy a fascinating intersection in the desktop CPU market. Both are dual-core parts with Hyper-Threading, both run at a base clock of 3.50 GHz, and both sit in the 28th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Yet they arrive from different architectural eras, the Kaby Lake Pentium facing off against the Haswell Core i3. The data reveals a narrow but consistent margin of victory for the newer part across every recorded workload.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results are remarkably consistent, with the Intel Pentium G4560 winning all five recorded head-to-head comparisons. The margins are tight, but they are uniform across both single-core and multi-core tests, indicating a slight but genuine performance advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

In the Cinebench R15 multi-core test, the Pentium G4560 scores 301 against the Core i3-4330's 298, a delta of 1%. This pattern repeats in the Cinebench R20 multi-core test, where the G4560 posts 1258 points versus 1245 points for the i3-4330, again a 1% difference. The single-core results show a marginally larger gap. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the G4560 scores 177 against 175, a 1.1% lead. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows the widest margin of the entire comparison, with the G4560 scoring 423 against 418, a 1.2% advantage.

The multi-core Cinebench R23 test rounds out the picture: 2996 for the Pentium G4560 and 2966 for the Core i3-4330, a 1% difference. The average benchmark scores in the database reinforce this trend, with the Pentium G4560 averaging 1031 points across all recorded tests compared to 1020 points for the Core i3-4330. In terms of overall average score, the Pentium G4560 sits 1.1% ahead of the i3-4330.

The nearest rivals for each CPU provide additional context. The Pentium G4560's closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B, which trails by 0.4%, while the AMD A10-9700 is 0.3% ahead. The Core i3-4330's closest rival is the Intel Core i3-4160, which is 0.3% behind. Both CPUs occupy nearly identical positions in the performance hierarchy, separated by only 11 points in average benchmark score.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing nodes and architectural generations. The Intel Pentium G4560 is built on the Kaby Lake architecture using a 14 nm process, while the Intel Core i3-4330 uses the older Haswell architecture on a 22 nm process. The shift to 14 nm represents a significant process improvement, and the data suggests this newer node contributes to the Pentium's consistent, if modest, performance edge.

The Core i3-4330 has a larger L3 cache, 4 MB shared, compared to the Pentium G4560's 3 MB shared L3 cache. Both CPUs have identical L1 and L2 cache layouts, 64 KB per core for L1 and 256 KB per core for L2. The i3-4330 also carries 1,400 million transistors on a die measuring 177 mm², whereas the Pentium's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Thermal design power ratings differ slightly, 51 watts for the Pentium G4560 against 54 watts for the Core i3-4330. Memory support also diverges by platform generation, the Pentium supports DDR4 memory on Intel Socket 1151, while the Core i3-4330 supports DDR3 on Intel Socket 1150. The memory bandwidth is recorded at 38.4 GB/s for the Pentium, while the i3-4330's memory bandwidth figure is not listed. Both support Gen 3 PCIe, though the Pentium's specification is noted as 16 lanes (CPU only) while the i3-4330's lane count is not specified.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Pentium G4560 features Intel HD 610, while the Core i3-4330 features the more capable Intel HD 4600. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers. The release dates are separated by over three years, the Pentium G4560 launched in January 2017, while the Core i3-4330 launched in August 2013.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head data shows the Intel Pentium G4560 winning all five benchmark tests, with deltas ranging from 1% to 1.2%. This makes the case for the G4560 as the stronger performer in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The single-core tests, where the G4560 leads by 1.1% and 1.2%, are particularly relevant for everyday responsiveness, lighter applications, and older games that rely on one or two strong threads.

The multi-core tests show a 1% lead for the G4560 in every recorded instance, from Cinebench R15 through R23. This suggests a slight but measurable advantage in threaded productivity tasks, though the difference is small enough that real-world perceptibility would be limited. The Core i3-4330, meanwhile, retains the advantage in integrated graphics, its Intel HD 4600 is a more capable iGPU than the Pentium's HD 610. For a system without a discrete graphics card, the Core i3-4330 could be the more balanced choice.

Memory support also splits the two CPUs. The Pentium G4560 pairs with DDR4 on Socket 1151, the more modern platform. The Core i3-4330 pairs with DDR3 on Socket 1150, a platform tied to an earlier era. The Core i3-4330 also carries a larger 4 MB L3 cache, which could help in cache-sensitive workloads, although the benchmark data does not isolate cache-dependent tests.

The production status of the two CPUs differs as well, the Pentium G4560 is listed as Active, while the Core i3-4330's production status is not recorded in the database. The platform cost implications are worth considering qualitatively, the newer Socket 1151 platform with DDR4 support aligns with Intel's newer ecosystem direction.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Pentium G4560 is the faster processor in every benchmark comparison. Winning all five head-to-head tests by margins between 1% and 1.2% and holding an 11-point advantage in average benchmark score, the Pentium G4560 outperforms the Core i3-4330 in both single-core and multi-core scenarios. The two CPUs share the same core count, thread count, base clock, and 28th percentile ranking, so the G4560's 14 nm Kaby Lake architecture and smaller process node appear to be the deciding factors in its favor. The Pentium also offers a lower TDP of 51 watts against 54 watts for the Core i3-4330.

The Core i3-4330 does maintain meaningful advantages outside the Cinebench suite, most notably in its Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics and larger 4 MB L3 cache, 4 MB versus 3 MB. The Core i3-4330 is also paired with DDR3 memory on Socket 1150, which may suit an existing platform. The Pentium G4560 supports DDR4 memory and offers 38.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth on Socket 1151.

For a new build, the Pentium G4560 is the stronger choice based on benchmark performance, offering a slight edge across all recorded workloads. For an upgrade on a legacy Haswell platform, the Core i3-4330 remains a reasonable option, trading a 1% to 1.2% performance deficit against a more capable integrated graphics solution.

Both CPUs represent the same performance tier in the database, with the Pentium G4560's nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1202B at 0.4% behind, and the Core i3-4330's nearest rival being the Intel Core i3-4330, at 0.3% ahead. The Pentium G4560's rivals also include the AMD A10-9700, which is 0.3% ahead, and the Intel Xeon E5620 at 0.2% behind. The Core i3-4330's rival list also includes the Intel Pentium Gold G5600 at 0.2% below and the Intel Core i7-975 at 0.3% behind, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U at 0.3% behind.

The data supports a clear but narrow victory for Intel's newer Pentium, the Kaby Lake process advantage translates into a consistent performance lead over the Haswell Core i3.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins in the Cinebench R23 single-core test?

A: The Intel Pentium G4560 wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test with a score of 423 against 418 for the Intel Core i3-4330, a delta of 1.2%.

Q: What memory types do these two CPUs support?

A: The Intel Pentium G4560 supports DDR4 memory, and the Intel Core i3-4330 supports DDR3 memory.

Q: Which CPU has the larger L3 cache, and by how much?

A: The Intel Core i3-4330 has a 4 MB shared L3 cache, while the Intel Pentium G4560 has a 3 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for the Intel Pentium G4560 and the Intel Core i3-4330?

A: The Intel Pentium G4560 has an average benchmark score of 1031, and the Intel Core i3-4330 has an average benchmark score of 1020.

Q: Which CPU has the lower TDP?

A: The Intel Pentium G4560 has a TDP of 51 watts, which is lower than the Intel Core i3-4330's TDP of 54 watts.

Q: Which CPU supports Intel HD 610 graphics, and which supports HD 4600?

A: The Intel Pentium G4560 features Intel HD 610 graphics, and the Intel Core i3-4330 features Intel HD 4600 graphics.

Q: What is the base clock speed of both the Intel Pentium G4560 and the Intel Core i3-4330?

A: Both the Intel Pentium G4560 and Intel Core i3-4330 have the same base clock speed of 3.50 GHz.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Pentium G4560 | Intel Core i3-4330 |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | Kaby Lake | Haswell |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 22 nm |

| Transistors | N/A | 1,400 million |

| Die Size | N/A | 177 mm² |

| TDP | 51 watts | 54 watts |

| Socket | Intel Socket | Socket 1151 |

| L3 Cache | 3 MB (shared) | 4 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s | N/A |

| PCIe Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3 | Gen 3 |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 610 | Intel HD 4600 |

| Release Date 2017-01-02T17:01:00.000Z | 2013-08-31T17:01:00.000Z | N/A |

| Part Number | SR32Y | SR1NM |

| Production Status | Active | N/A |

| Cores | 2 | 2 |

| Threads | 4 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 3.50 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| ECC Memory | false | false |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |

| Multiplier Unlocked | false | false |