Pentium G645 vs Core 2 Solo SU3500

Pentium G645

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2012

Core 2 Solo SU3500

1 Cores1 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G645

2 / 2

1,450

0.0%

1,468

+1.2%

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 G645 is positioned at rank 838 and the Core 2 Solo SU3500 is on rank 1195, so the Pentium G645 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 G645

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

17193%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

16246%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

11796%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3554%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2815%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2462%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1410%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1392%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1267%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1267%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1253%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1219%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1202%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1197%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1187%

#838

Pentium G645

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#839

Pentium G630

MSRP: $75|Avg: $46

100%

#840

Core i5-2550K

MSRP: $235|Avg: $46

99%

#841

Athlon II X4 600e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#842

Core i7-4785T

MSRP: $306|Avg: $32

99%

#843

Core i5-6442EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

99%

#844

Core i5-4690S

MSRP: $306|Avg: $189

99%

#845

Core i3-3250

MSRP: $138|Avg: $40

98%

#846

Core i3-3240

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

98%

#847

Pentium G640T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

98%

#848

Core i7-5930K

MSRP: $583|Avg: $410

98%

#850

Core i3-3240T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $8

98%

#851

Athlon II X2 240

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Solo SU3500

#1183

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5239%

#1184

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5163%

#1185

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4739%

#1186

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4718%

#1187

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4675%

#1189

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4514%

#1190

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4329%

#1191

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4321%

#1192

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4205%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

100%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

98%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

95%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

94%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

91%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

91%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

90%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

90%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

89%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

87%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium G645 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Solo SU3500 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium G645	Core 2 Solo SU3500
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core 2 Solo SU3500 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 0% cheaper ($15 vs $15) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium G645	Core 2 Solo SU3500
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 G645 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Solo SU3500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G645 and Core 2 Solo SU3500

Pentium G645

The Pentium G645 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,450 points. Launch price was $80.

Core 2 Solo SU3500

The Core 2 Solo SU3500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 5.5 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,468 points. Launch price was $262.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G645 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core 2 Solo SU3500 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Pentium G645 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G645 versus 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Solo SU3500 — a 69.8% clock advantage for the Pentium G645 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Pentium G645 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Solo SU3500 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G645 scores 1,450 against the Core 2 Solo SU3500's 1,468 — a 1.2% lead for the Core 2 Solo SU3500. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G645 vs 3 MB on the Core 2 Solo SU3500.

Feature	Pentium G645	Core 2 Solo SU3500
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+107%	1.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+123%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	3 MB+1100%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,450	1,468+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G645 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Solo SU3500 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G645	Core 2 Solo SU3500
Socket	LGA1155	BGA956
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G645 launched at $80 MSRP, while the Core 2 Solo SU3500 debuted at $262. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Core 2 Solo SU3500 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G645 delivers 96.7 pts/$ vs 97.9 pts/$ for the Core 2 Solo SU3500 — making the Core 2 Solo SU3500 the 1.2% better value option.