CPU
GPU
Athlon X4 845
Pentium Gold G6500T
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. The Athlon X4 845 is positioned at rank #393 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 845
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 845 | Pentium Gold G6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 845 | Pentium Gold G6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Gold G6500T
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 Gold G6500T
The Pentium Gold G6500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 3,806 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon X4 845 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold G6500T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 845 has 2 more cores. The Athlon X4 845 is built on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon X4 845 scores 3,768 against the Pentium Gold G6500T's 3,806 — a 1% lead for the Pentium Gold G6500T.
| Feature | Athlon X4 845 | Pentium Gold G6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | — |
| PassMark | 3,768 | 3,806+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 845 uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G6500T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-2133 on the Athlon X4 845 versus DDR4-2666 on the Pentium Gold G6500T — the Pentium Gold G6500T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium Gold G6500T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon X4 845) vs 16 (Pentium Gold G6500T) — the Pentium Gold G6500T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon X4 845 | Pentium Gold G6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | DDR4-2666+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon X4 845) / VT-x, VT-d (Pentium Gold G6500T). The Pentium Gold G6500T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Athlon X4 845 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Gold G6500T targets Desktop Low Power.
| Feature | Athlon X4 845 | Pentium Gold G6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop Low Power |
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