Pentium G640T vs A6-5345M
Pentium G640T
A6-5345M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 G640T is positioned at rank 848 and the A6-5345M is on rank 907, so the Pentium G640T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G640T
Performance Per Dollar A6-5345M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G640T | A6-5345M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G640T | A6-5345M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Pentium G640T and A6-5345M
Pentium G640T
The Pentium G640T 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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: 1,139 points. Launch price was $69.
A6-5345M
The A6-5345M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,122 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G640T and A6-5345M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium G640T versus 2.8 GHz on the A6-5345M — a 15.4% clock advantage for the A6-5345M (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Pentium G640T uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A6-5345M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G640T scores 1,139 against the A6-5345M's 1,122 — a 1.5% lead for the Pentium G640T. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G640T vs 0 kB on the A6-5345M.
| Feature | Pentium G640T | A6-5345M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+9% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,139+2% | 1,122 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 250 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G640T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-5345M uses FP2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G640T | A6-5345M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FP2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G640T) / AMD-V (A6-5345M). The A6-5345M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8410G), while the Pentium G640T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-5345M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-5345M rivals Celeron 1005M.
| Feature | Pentium G640T | A6-5345M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8410G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
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