Pentium G640T vs Core i5-2537M

Pentium G640T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2012

Core i5-2537M

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G640T

2 / 2

1,139

0.0%

1,144

+0.4%

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 i5-2537M is on rank 1217, 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 Core i5-2537M

#1205

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6406%

#1206

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6312%

#1207

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5795%

#1208

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5769%

#1209

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5716%

#1211

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5520%

#1212

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5293%

#1213

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5284%

#1214

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5142%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

100%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

99%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

97%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

97%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

91%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

89%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

89%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

88%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

88%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

86%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

82%

#1232

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

73%

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 Core i5-2537M is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium G640T	Core i5-2537M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($69)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
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 G640T stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 72% cheaper ($69 vs $250) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium G640T	Core i5-2537M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+261%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($69)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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

Core i5-2537M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G640T and Core i5-2537M

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 i5-2537M

The Core i5-2537M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,144 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G640T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-2537M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium G640T versus 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-2537M — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Pentium G640T (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). Both are built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Pentium G640T scores 1,139 against the Core i5-2537M's 1,144 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-2537M. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium G640T	Core i5-2537M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+4%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+71%	1.4 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 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	1,139	1,144
Geekbench 6 Single	—	427
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	717

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G640T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-2537M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G640T	Core i5-2537M
Socket	LGA1155	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G640T) / true (Core i5-2537M). The Core i5-2537M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Pentium G640T requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-2537M rivals Core i5-2410M.