Intel Pentium G4560 vs Intel Core i5-6500

The Intel Core i5-6500 (Skylake S, 14 nm) is a mainstream processor with four cores, four threads, and 6 MB of Level 3 cache.

Its maximum memory bandwidth is 34 GB/s. The Intel Pentium G4560 (Kaby Lake S, 14 nm) is a cost-effective option with two cores, four threads (Hyper-Threading), 1 MB of Level 2 and 3 MB of Level 3 cache, and 38 GB/s memory bandwidth.

Both use PCIe 3.0. In single-core and multi-core performance, the Intel Core i5-6500 significantly outperforms the Intel Pentium G4560. This makes the i5-6500 a better choice for gaming, supported by its more powerful Intel HD Graphics 530 compared to the G4560's Intel HD Graphics 610.

The Intel Core i5-6500 has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel Pentium G4560 is more energy-efficient at 54 watts. The latter offered an excellent price/performance ratio for budget systems upon its introduction. The i5-6500 offered a balanced price/performance ratio in the mid-range segment.

The Intel Core i5-6500 offers superior performance for demanding tasks and gaming. The Intel Pentium G4560 excels in efficiency and a good price/performance ratio for basic applications. For versatile use, the i5-6500 is recommended. For office or media center use with a limited budget, the G4560 is suitable.