Pentium G640T vs Pentium N3520

Pentium G640T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2012

Pentium N3520

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.42 GHz2013

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 Pentium N3520 is on rank 1046, 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 Pentium N3520

#1034

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2565%

#1035

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2527%

#1036

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2320%

#1037

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2309%

#1038

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2288%

#1040

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2210%

#1041

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2119%

#1042

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2115%

#1043

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2059%

#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

98%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

97%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

97%

#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%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium N3520 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium G640T in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium G640T	Pentium N3520
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($69)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium N3520 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 86% cheaper ($10 vs $69) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium G640T	Pentium N3520
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+593%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($69)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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

Pentium N3520 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G640T and Pentium N3520

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.

Pentium N3520

The Pentium N3520 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.17 GHz, with boost up to 2.42 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,144 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G640T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium N3520 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium N3520 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium G640T versus 2.42 GHz on the Pentium N3520 — a 0.8% clock advantage for the Pentium N3520 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.17 GHz). The Pentium G640T uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium N3520 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G640T scores 1,139 against the Pentium N3520's 1,144 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium N3520. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G640T vs 2 MB on the Pentium N3520.

Feature	Pentium G640T	Pentium N3520
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	2.42 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+11%	2.17 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%	2 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,139	1,144

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G640T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium N3520 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G640T	Pentium N3520
Socket	LGA1155	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G640T launched at $64 MSRP, while the Pentium N3520 debuted at $100. At current prices ($69 vs $10), the Pentium N3520 is $59 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G640T delivers 16.5 pts/$ vs 114.4 pts/$ for the Pentium N3520 — making the Pentium N3520 the 149.6% better value option.