Celeron G540T vs Athlon II X2 245e
Celeron G540T
Athlon II X2 245e
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Celeron G540T is positioned at rank 639 and the Athlon II X2 245e is on rank 939, so the Celeron G540T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G540T
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 245e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G540T | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G540T | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+181%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 Celeron G540T and Athlon II X2 245e
Celeron G540T
The Celeron G540T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,137 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II X2 245e
The Athlon II X2 245e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,141 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G540T and Athlon II X2 245e share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Celeron G540T versus 2.9 GHz on the Athlon II X2 245e — a 32% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 245e (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Celeron G540T uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon II X2 245e uses Regor (2009−2013) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G540T scores 1,137 against the Athlon II X2 245e's 1,141 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon II X2 245e. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 384 vs 319, a 18.5% lead for the Celeron G540T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 655 vs 741 (12.3% advantage for the Athlon II X2 245e). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G540T vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X2 245e.
| Feature | Celeron G540T | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.9 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.9 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Regor (2009−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,137 | 1,141 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 384+20% | 319 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 655 | 741+13% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G540T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X2 245e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Celeron G540T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: H61,H67,P67,Z68,B75,Z77 (Celeron G540T) and 760G,770,780G,785G,790FX,790GX (Athlon II X2 245e).
| Feature | Celeron G540T | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G540T) vs AMD-V (Athlon II X2 245e). The Celeron G540T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Athlon II X2 245e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G540T targets Desktop, Athlon II X2 245e targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G540T rivals Pentium G630T; Athlon II X2 245e rivals Athlon II X2 270u.
| Feature | Celeron G540T | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G540T launched at $42 MSRP, while the Athlon II X2 245e debuted at $87. At current prices ($42 vs $15), the Athlon II X2 245e is $27 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G540T delivers 27.1 pts/$ vs 76.1 pts/$ for the Athlon II X2 245e — making the Athlon II X2 245e the 95% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G540T | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-52% | $87 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $42 | $15-64% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.1 | 76.1+181% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2010 |
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