Core i3-3217UE vs Pentium G640

Core i3-3217UE

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2012

Pentium G640

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-3217UE

2 / 4

1,362

0.0%

1,369

+0.5%

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 Core i3-3217UE is positioned at rank 1187 and the Pentium G640 is on rank 763, so the Pentium G640 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3217UE

#1175

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4850%

#1176

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4779%

#1177

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4387%

#1178

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4367%

#1179

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4327%

#1181

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4179%

#1182

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4007%

#1183

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4000%

#1184

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3893%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

100%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

100%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

99%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

97%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

93%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

93%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

93%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

90%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

88%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

87%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

87%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G640

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14573%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13770%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9998%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3012%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2386%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2087%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1195%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1180%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1074%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1074%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1062%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1033%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1019%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1015%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1006%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

98%

#763

Pentium G640

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

100%

#764

Pentium G840

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

100%

#765

Core i5-6440EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

100%

#767

Core i5-4590T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $130

99%

#769

Celeron G530T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $17

99%

#770

Core i7-4770K

MSRP: $339|Avg: $100

98%

#771

A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $40

98%

#772

Core i5-2400

MSRP: $184|Avg: $25

98%

#773

Core i7-5775C

MSRP: $366|Avg: $150

98%

#775

Pentium G2140

MSRP: $100|Avg: $95

98%

#776

Core i7-4790T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $102

98%

#777

Core i5-2320

MSRP: $177|Avg: $22

97%

#778

Celeron E3500

MSRP: $62|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium G640 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-3217UE in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-3217UE	Pentium G640
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($35)	✅ More affordable ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium G640 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 86% cheaper ($5 vs $35) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-3217UE	Pentium G640
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+604%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($35)	✅ More affordable ($5)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-3217UE Benchmark Check

Pentium G640 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-3217UE and Pentium G640

Core i3-3217UE

The Core i3-3217UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,362 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium G640

The Pentium G640 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,369 points. Launch price was $179.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-3217UE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G640's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Core i3-3217UE versus 2.8 GHz on the Pentium G640 — a 54.5% clock advantage for the Pentium G640. The Core i3-3217UE uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium G640 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-3217UE scores 1,362 against the Pentium G640's 1,369 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G640. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-3217UE	Pentium G640
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2.8 GHz+75%
Base Clock	—	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,362	1,369
Geekbench 6 Single	353	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	790	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-3217UE uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G640 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-3217UE	Pentium G640
Socket	BGA1023	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i3-3217UE) / not specified (Pentium G640). The Core i3-3217UE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Pentium G640 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-3217UE targets Embedded.

Feature	Core i3-3217UE	Pentium G640
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4000	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	Yes	—
Target Use	Embedded	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-3217UE launched at $225 MSRP, while the Pentium G640 debuted at $64. At current prices ($35 vs $5), the Pentium G640 is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-3217UE delivers 38.9 pts/$ vs 273.8 pts/$ for the Pentium G640 — making the Pentium G640 the 150.2% better value option.