Pentium G645T vs Phenom II X2 545
Pentium G645T
Phenom II X2 545
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 Phenom II X2 545 is on rank 490, so the Phenom II X2 545 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium G645T
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X2 545
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G645T | Phenom II X2 545 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Callisto (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G645T | Phenom II X2 545 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 G645T and Phenom II X2 545
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.
Phenom II X2 545
The Phenom II X2 545 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Callisto (2009−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (per core). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,233 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G645T and Phenom II X2 545 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Pentium G645T versus 3 GHz on the Phenom II X2 545 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Phenom II X2 545 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Pentium G645T uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Phenom II X2 545 uses Callisto (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G645T scores 1,238 against the Phenom II X2 545's 1,233 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G645T. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G645T vs 6 MB (per core) on the Phenom II X2 545.
| Feature | Pentium G645T | Phenom II X2 545 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 6 MB (per core)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Callisto (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,238 | 1,233 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G645T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom II X2 545 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G645T | Phenom II X2 545 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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