Pentium G640T vs Athlon II X2 245e
Pentium G640T
Athlon II X2 245e
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 Athlon II X2 245e is on rank 939, 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 Athlon II X2 245e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G640T | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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 (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G640T | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+361%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 Athlon II X2 245e
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.
Athlon II X2 245e
The Athlon II X2 245e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,141 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G640T and Athlon II X2 245e share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium G640T versus 2.9 GHz on the Athlon II X2 245e — a 18.9% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 245e (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Pentium G640T uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon II X2 245e uses Regor (2009−2013) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G640T scores 1,139 against the Athlon II X2 245e's 1,141 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon II X2 245e. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G640T vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X2 245e.
| Feature | Pentium G640T | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.9 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.9 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Regor (2009−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,139 | 1,141 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 319 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 741 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G640T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X2 245e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G640T | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G640T) / AMD-V (Athlon II X2 245e). Primary use case: Athlon II X2 245e targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 245e rivals Athlon II X2 270u.
| Feature | Pentium G640T | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G640T launched at $64 MSRP, while the Athlon II X2 245e debuted at $87. At current prices ($69 vs $15), the Athlon II X2 245e is $54 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G640T delivers 16.5 pts/$ vs 76.1 pts/$ for the Athlon II X2 245e — making the Athlon II X2 245e the 128.7% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G640T | Athlon II X2 245e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64-26% | $87 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $69 | $15-78% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.5 | 76.1+361% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2010 |
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