Pentium G630T vs Pentium B950

Pentium G630T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2011

Pentium B950

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G630T

2 / 2

1,032

+1.0%

1,022

0.0%

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 G630T is positioned at rank 942 and the Pentium B950 is on rank 1142, so the Pentium G630T 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 G630T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

23868%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

22553%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

16375%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4933%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3908%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3418%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1958%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1932%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1759%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1759%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1740%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1693%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1669%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1662%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1647%

#942

Pentium G630T

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

100%

#943

Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition

MSRP: $990|Avg: $175

100%

#946

Core i5-650

MSRP: $176|Avg: $22

98%

#947

A10-6790B

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

97%

#948

Phenom X3 8600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#949

Core i3-6100TE

MSRP: $250|Avg: $90

97%

#950

FX-4320

MSRP: $250|Avg: $100

96%

#951

Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition

MSRP: $990|Avg: $150

96%

#952

Celeron E1200

MSRP: $53|Avg: $98

96%

#954

Core i5-660

MSRP: $196|Avg: $150

95%

#955

Athlon II X2 250

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

95%

#956

Core i3-2120T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $38

95%

#957

Phenom II X3 720

MSRP: $130|Avg: $64

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium B950

#1130

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3845%

#1131

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3789%

#1132

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3478%

#1133

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3463%

#1134

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3431%

#1136

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3313%

#1137

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3177%

#1138

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3172%

#1139

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3087%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

100%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

100%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

100%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

99%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

98%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

98%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

97%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

96%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

96%

#1154

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1155

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

95%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

94%

#1157

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium G630T delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium B950 in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium G630T	Pentium B950
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($35)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium G630T stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 57% cheaper ($15 vs $35) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium G630T	Pentium B950
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+136%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($35)

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 G630T Benchmark Check

Pentium B950 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G630T and Pentium B950

Pentium G630T

The Pentium G630T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 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: 1,032 points. Launch price was $80.

Pentium B950

The Pentium B950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 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: 1,022 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium G630T and Pentium B950 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Pentium G630T versus 2.1 GHz on the Pentium B950 — a 9.1% clock advantage for the Pentium G630T (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). Both are built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Pentium G630T scores 1,032 against the Pentium B950's 1,022 — a 1% lead for the Pentium G630T. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G630T vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium B950.

Feature	Pentium G630T	Pentium B950
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz+10%	2.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+10%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%	2 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	1,032	1,022
Geekbench 6 Single	—	379
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	671

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G630T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium B950 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G630T	Pentium B950
Socket	LGA1155	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G630T) / VT-x (Pentium B950). The Pentium B950 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium G630T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium B950 targets Budget.

Feature	Pentium G630T	Pentium B950
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G630T launched at $79 MSRP, while the Pentium B950 debuted at $134. At current prices ($15 vs $35), the Pentium G630T is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G630T delivers 68.8 pts/$ vs 29.2 pts/$ for the Pentium B950 — making the Pentium G630T the 80.8% better value option.