Pentium G620 vs Core 2 Solo SU3300

Pentium G620

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2011

Core 2 Solo SU3300

1 Cores1 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G620

2 / 2

1,238

0.0%

1,247

+0.7%

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 Pentium G620 is positioned at rank 807 and the Core 2 Solo SU3300 is on rank 1211, so the Pentium G620 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 Pentium G620

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

16118%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

15230%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

11058%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3331%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2639%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2308%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1322%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1305%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1188%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1188%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1175%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1143%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1127%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1122%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1112%

#807

Pentium G620

MSRP: $64|Avg: $12

100%

#808

Pentium G645T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

100%

#809

Core i5-7442EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

100%

#812

Core i3-3250T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

99%

#813

Core i5-5575R

MSRP: $265|Avg: $50

99%

#815

Core i3-3210

MSRP: $117|Avg: $25

99%

#816

Celeron G3900E

MSRP: $107|Avg: $35

98%

#817

Athlon II X3 435

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

98%

#818

Core i7-6822EQ

MSRP: $294|Avg: $190

98%

#819

Athlon II X4 645

MSRP: $126|Avg: $20

97%

#820

Core i5-7400

MSRP: $294|Avg: $70

96%

#821

Pentium E5800

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

96%

#822

Core i7-6820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $344

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Solo SU3300

#1199

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6164%

#1200

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6074%

#1201

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5576%

#1202

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5550%

#1203

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5500%

#1205

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5311%

#1206

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5092%

#1207

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5084%

#1208

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4947%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

100%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

98%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

96%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

96%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

96%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

93%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

93%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

90%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

88%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

86%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

85%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

85%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium G620 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Solo SU3300 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium G620	Core 2 Solo SU3300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($12)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium G620 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 76% cheaper ($12 vs $50) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium G620	Core 2 Solo SU3300
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+314%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($12)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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.

Pentium G620 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Solo SU3300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G620 and Core 2 Solo SU3300

Pentium G620

The Pentium G620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 22 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 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: 1,238 points. Launch price was $60.

Core 2 Solo SU3300

The Core 2 Solo SU3300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 August 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,247 points. Launch price was $262.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G620 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core 2 Solo SU3300 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Pentium G620 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium G620 versus 1.2 GHz on the Core 2 Solo SU3300 — a 73.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G620. The Pentium G620 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Solo SU3300 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G620 scores 1,238 against the Core 2 Solo SU3300's 1,247 — a 0.7% lead for the Core 2 Solo SU3300.

Feature	Pentium G620	Core 2 Solo SU3300
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+117%	1.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	3 MB+1100%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,238	1,247

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G620 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Solo SU3300 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G620	Core 2 Solo SU3300
Socket	LGA1155	BGA956
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	—	4 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G620) / VT-x (Core 2 Solo SU3300). Primary use case: Core 2 Solo SU3300 targets Mobile.

Feature	Pentium G620	Core 2 Solo SU3300
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Mobile

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G620 launched at $64 MSRP, while the Core 2 Solo SU3300 debuted at $262. At current prices ($12 vs $50), the Pentium G620 is $38 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G620 delivers 103.2 pts/$ vs 24.9 pts/$ for the Core 2 Solo SU3300 — making the Pentium G620 the 122.1% better value option.