Pentium G640T vs A6 Micro-6500T

Pentium G640T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2012

A6 Micro-6500T

4 Cores4 Thrd5 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G640T

2 / 2

1,139

0.0%

1,146

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Micro-6500T is on rank 1045, so the Pentium G640T 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 G640T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

17512%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

16547%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

12015%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3619%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2867%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2508%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1437%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1418%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1291%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1291%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1276%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1242%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1225%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1220%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1209%

#848

Pentium G640T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

100%

#849

Core i7-5930K

MSRP: $583|Avg: $410

100%

#851

Core i3-3240T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $8

100%

#852

Athlon II X2 240

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#854

Core i5-2500S

MSRP: $192|Avg: $61

99%

#855

Athlon X2 BE-2400

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

98%

#857

Core i3-2102

MSRP: $117|Avg: $15

97%

#858

Pentium G850

MSRP: $86|Avg: $75

97%

#859

Core i5-3475S

MSRP: $249|Avg: $42

97%

#860

Core i7-2600K

MSRP: $317|Avg: $109

97%

#861

Pentium G860

MSRP: $86|Avg: $36

97%

#862

Athlon II X2 245

MSRP: $66|Avg: $15

97%

#863

Core i7-2700K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $45

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A6 Micro-6500T

#1033

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2560%

#1034

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2523%

#1035

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2316%

#1036

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2305%

#1037

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2284%

#1039

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2206%

#1040

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2115%

#1041

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2112%

#1042

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2055%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

99%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

97%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

96%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

96%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

95%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

94%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

94%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

93%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium G640T leads in gaming performance. However, the A6 Micro-6500T is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium G640T	A6 Micro-6500T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($69)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the A6 Micro-6500T stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 78% cheaper ($15 vs $69) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium G640T	A6 Micro-6500T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+363%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($69)	✅ More affordable ($15)

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 G640T Benchmark Check

A6 Micro-6500T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G640T and A6 Micro-6500T

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 Micro-6500T

The A6 Micro-6500T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,146 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G640T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A6 Micro-6500T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A6 Micro-6500T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium G640T versus 1.8 GHz on the A6 Micro-6500T — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Pentium G640T (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Pentium G640T uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A6 Micro-6500T uses Mullins (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G640T scores 1,139 against the A6 Micro-6500T's 1,146 — a 0.6% lead for the A6 Micro-6500T.

Feature	Pentium G640T	A6 Micro-6500T
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+33%	1.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+100%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB (total)+700%
Process	32 nm	28 nm-13%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Mullins (2014)
PassMark	1,139	1,146

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G640T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6 Micro-6500T uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G640T	A6 Micro-6500T
Socket	LGA1155	FT3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

The A6 Micro-6500T includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Pentium G640T requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Pentium G640T	A6 Micro-6500T
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon R4

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G640T launched at $64 MSRP, while the A6 Micro-6500T debuted at $100. At current prices ($69 vs $15), the A6 Micro-6500T is $54 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G640T delivers 16.5 pts/$ vs 76.4 pts/$ for the A6 Micro-6500T — making the A6 Micro-6500T the 128.9% better value option.