Pentium G645T
VS
A4-1200

Pentium G645T vs A4-1200

Intel

Pentium G645T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2012
VS
AMD

A4-1200

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 1 GHz2013

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 G645T is positioned at rank 807 and the A4-1200 is on rank 859, so the Pentium G645T 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 G645T

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
16118%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
15230%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
11058%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
3331%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
2639%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
2308%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1322%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1305%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1188%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1188%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1175%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1143%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1127%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1122%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1112%
#806
Pentium G620
MSRP: $64|Avg: $12
100%
#807
Pentium G645T
MSRP: $64|Avg: $15
100%
#808
Core i5-7442EQ
MSRP: $250|Avg: $50
100%
#811
Core i3-3250T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $15
99%
#812
Core i5-5575R
MSRP: $265|Avg: $50
99%
#814
Core i3-3210
MSRP: $117|Avg: $25
99%
#815
Celeron G3900E
MSRP: $107|Avg: $35
98%
#816
Athlon II X3 435
MSRP: $87|Avg: $15
98%
#817
Core i7-6822EQ
MSRP: $294|Avg: $190
98%
#818
Athlon II X4 645
MSRP: $126|Avg: $20
97%
#819
Core i5-7400
MSRP: $294|Avg: $70
96%
#820
Pentium E5800
MSRP: $64|Avg: $15
96%
#821
Core i7-6820EQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $344
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-1200

#847
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1411%
#848
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1390%
#849
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1276%
#850
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1270%
#851
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1259%
#853
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1215%
#854
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1165%
#855
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1163%
#856
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1132%
#859
A4-1200
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#863
Pentium Dual Core T2390
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
99%
#867
Core i7-1160G7
MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A
98%
#873
Celeron M 540
MSRP: $86|Avg: $20
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium G645T leads in gaming performance. However, the A4-1200 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightPentium G645TA4-1200
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightPentium G645TA4-1200
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G645T and A4-1200

Intel

Pentium G645T

The Pentium G645T 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 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: 1,238 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

A4-1200

The A4-1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Temash (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,248 points. Launch price was $50.

Processing Power

Both the Pentium G645T and A4-1200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Pentium G645T versus 1 GHz on the A4-1200 — a 85.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G645T. The Pentium G645T uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A4-1200 uses Temash (2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G645T scores 1,238 against the A4-1200's 1,248 — a 0.8% lead for the A4-1200. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G645T vs 0 kB on the A4-1200.

FeaturePentium G645TA4-1200
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.5 GHz+150%
1 GHz
Base Clock
2.5 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB (total)
0 kB
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
512K (per core)+100%
Process
32 nm
32 nm
Architecture
Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Temash (2013)
PassMark
1,238
1,248
Geekbench 6 Single
70
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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G645T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-1200 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePentium G645TA4-1200
Socket
LGA1155
FT3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1066
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G645T) / AMD-V (A4-1200). The A4-1200 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8180), while the Pentium G645T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-1200 targets Tablet. Direct competitor: A4-1200 rivals Atom Z2760.

FeaturePentium G645TA4-1200
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 8180
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Tablet