Pentium G640T vs Core 2 Duo E8200
Pentium G640T
Core 2 Duo E8200
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 Core 2 Duo E8200 is on rank 1048, 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 Core 2 Duo E8200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G640T | Core 2 Duo E8200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G640T | Core 2 Duo E8200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+247%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 Core 2 Duo E8200
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.
Core 2 Duo E8200
The Core 2 Duo E8200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,144 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G640T and Core 2 Duo E8200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium G640T versus 2.67 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8200 — a 10.7% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E8200 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The Pentium G640T uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E8200 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G640T scores 1,139 against the Core 2 Duo E8200's 1,144 — a 0.4% lead for the Core 2 Duo E8200. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G640T vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E8200.
| Feature | Pentium G640T | Core 2 Duo E8200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.67 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.66 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 6 MB (total)+2300% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,139 | 1,144 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 350 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 650 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G640T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo E8200 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G640T | Core 2 Duo E8200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G640T) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo E8200). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo E8200 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E8200 rivals Phenom II X2 550.
| Feature | Pentium G640T | Core 2 Duo E8200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G640T launched at $64 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E8200 debuted at $163. At current prices ($69 vs $20), the Core 2 Duo E8200 is $49 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G640T delivers 16.5 pts/$ vs 57.2 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E8200 — making the Core 2 Duo E8200 the 110.4% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G640T | Core 2 Duo E8200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64-61% | $163 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $69 | $20-71% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.5 | 57.2+247% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2008 |
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