Pentium G620T vs Core i5-2450M

Pentium G620T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2011

Core i5-2450M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G620T

2 / 2

2,055

0.0%

Core 2 Duo E7600

Core i3-2370M

Pentium Dual Core T2370

2,076

+1.0%

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 G620T is positioned at rank 571 and the Core i5-2450M is on rank 1100, so the Pentium G620T 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 G620T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

9708%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9173%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6660%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2006%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1589%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1390%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

796%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

786%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

716%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

716%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

708%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

688%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

679%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

676%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

670%

#571

Pentium G620T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $90

100%

#572

Pentium G4500T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

100%

#573

Core i5-7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

100%

#574

Core i7-7700

MSRP: $272|Avg: $102

99%

#575

Celeron G1610T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

99%

#576

Athlon X4 750K

MSRP: $91|Avg: $17

99%

#577

Core i7-7700K

MSRP: $305|Avg: $140

98%

#578

Core i5-7600K

MSRP: $217|Avg: $84

98%

#579

FX-6300

MSRP: $132|Avg: $35

98%

#581

Core i3-6100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $20

97%

#582

Athlon X4 970

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

97%

#583

FX-8370

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

97%

#584

Pentium G4520

MSRP: $86|Avg: $45

97%

#585

Core i3-4170

MSRP: $117|Avg: $40

97%

#586

Celeron G460

MSRP: $37|Avg: $10

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2450M

#1088

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3179%

#1089

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3132%

#1090

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2875%

#1091

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2862%

#1092

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2836%

#1094

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2739%

#1095

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2626%

#1096

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2622%

#1097

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2551%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1101

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1102

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

100%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

98%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

98%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

95%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

95%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

94%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-2450M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium G620T in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium G620T	Core i5-2450M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($90)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Pentium G620T holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $90 (vs $225), it costs 60% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 147% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-2450M.

Insight	Pentium G620T	Core i5-2450M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+147%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($90)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)

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 G620T Benchmark Check

Core i5-2450M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G620T and Core i5-2450M

Pentium G620T

The Pentium G620T 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 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 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: 2,055 points. Launch price was $80.

Core i5-2450M

The Core i5-2450M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,076 points. Launch price was $823.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G620T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-2450M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Pentium G620T versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-2450M — a 34% clock advantage for the Core i5-2450M (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). Both are built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Pentium G620T scores 2,055 against the Core i5-2450M's 2,076 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-2450M. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium G620T	Core i5-2450M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	3.1 GHz+41%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	2,055	2,076+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	1,352
Geekbench 6 Single	—	453
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	871

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G620T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-2450M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G620T	Core i5-2450M
Socket	LGA1155	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G620T) / true (Core i5-2450M). The Core i5-2450M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Pentium G620T requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-2450M rivals AMD A8-3500M.