Pentium G645 vs Phenom II X3 700e
Pentium G645
Phenom II X3 700e
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 G645 is positioned at rank 838 and the Phenom II X3 700e is on rank 972, so the Pentium G645 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G645
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X3 700e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G645 | Phenom II X3 700e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Heka (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G645 | Phenom II X3 700e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+166%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 G645 and Phenom II X3 700e
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.
Phenom II X3 700e
The Phenom II X3 700e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Heka (2009−2010) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,451 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium G645 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom II X3 700e offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Phenom II X3 700e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G645 versus 2.4 GHz on the Phenom II X3 700e — a 18.9% clock advantage for the Pentium G645 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Pentium G645 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Phenom II X3 700e uses Heka (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G645 scores 1,450 against the Phenom II X3 700e's 1,451 — a 0.1% lead for the Phenom II X3 700e. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G645 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X3 700e.
| Feature | Pentium G645 | Phenom II X3 700e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+21% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+21% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Heka (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,450 | 1,451 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 650 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G645 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom II X3 700e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G645 | Phenom II X3 700e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G645) / AMD-V (Phenom II X3 700e). Primary use case: Phenom II X3 700e targets Legacy Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium G645 | Phenom II X3 700e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G645 launched at $80 MSRP, while the Phenom II X3 700e debuted at $125. At current prices ($15 vs $40), the Pentium G645 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G645 delivers 96.7 pts/$ vs 36.3 pts/$ for the Phenom II X3 700e — making the Pentium G645 the 90.9% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G645 | Phenom II X3 700e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-36% | $125 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-63% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 96.7+166% | 36.3 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2009 |
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