CPU
GPU
Athlon X4 845
Pentium G4620
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon X4 845 is positioned at rank 393 and the Pentium G4620 is on rank 471, so the Athlon X4 845 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 845
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4620
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 845 | Pentium G4620 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($154) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 845 | Pentium G4620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+929%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($154) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon X4 845 and Pentium G4620
Athlon X4 845
The Athlon X4 845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,768 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium G4620
The Pentium G4620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,761 points. Launch price was $100.
Processing Power
The Athlon X4 845 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4620 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 845 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Athlon X4 845 versus 3.7 GHz on the Pentium G4620 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 845 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Athlon X4 845 uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium G4620 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 845 scores 3,768 against the Pentium G4620's 3,761 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon X4 845.
| Feature | Athlon X4 845 | Pentium G4620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,768 | 3,761 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 845 uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4620 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon X4 845 | Pentium G4620 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X4 845 launched at $70 MSRP, while the Pentium G4620 debuted at $86. At current prices ($15 vs $154), the Athlon X4 845 is $139 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X4 845 delivers 251.2 pts/$ vs 24.4 pts/$ for the Pentium G4620 — making the Athlon X4 845 the 164.6% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X4 845 | Pentium G4620 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70-19% | $86 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-90% | $154 |
| Performance per Dollar | 251.2+930% | 24.4 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2017 |
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