Pentium G645 vs Pentium M 735

Pentium G645

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2012

Pentium M 735

1 Cores1 Thrd21 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2004

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G645

2 / 2

1,450

0.0%

1,459

+0.6%

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 Pentium M 735 is on rank 1207, 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 Pentium M 735

#1195

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5915%

#1196

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5829%

#1197

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5351%

#1198

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5327%

#1199

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5278%

#1201

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5097%

#1202

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4887%

#1203

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4879%

#1204

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4748%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

100%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

98%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

96%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

96%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

94%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

93%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

92%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

92%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

90%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

89%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

87%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium G645 (2012) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium G645	Pentium M 735
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium M 735 (2004) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium G645	Pentium M 735
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1848%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)

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

Pentium M 735 Benchmark Check

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

League of Legends

League of Legends

No prediction data available

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G645 and Pentium M 735

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.

Pentium M 735

The Pentium M 735 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,459 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G645 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium M 735 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Pentium G645 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G645 versus 1.7 GHz on the Pentium M 735 — a 52.2% clock advantage for the Pentium G645 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Pentium G645 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium M 735 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G645 scores 1,450 against the Pentium M 735's 1,459 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium M 735. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G645 vs 0 kB on the Pentium M 735.

Feature	Pentium G645	Pentium M 735
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+71%	1.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+71%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	32 nm-64%	90 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Dothan (2004−2005)
PassMark	1,450	1,459

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G645 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium M 735 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.