Pentium G645T vs Ryzen 7 5700X
Pentium G645T
Ryzen 7 5700X
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. The Pentium G645T is positioned at rank #807 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G645T
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G645T | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G645T | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+84%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) |
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 Ryzen 7 5700X
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.
Ryzen 7 5700X
The Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,609 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Pentium G645T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700X has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Pentium G645T versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X — a 59.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Pentium G645T uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G645T scores 1,238 against the Ryzen 7 5700X's 26,609 — a 182.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G645T vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X.
| Feature | Pentium G645T | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 8 / 16+300% |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 4.6 GHz+84% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+967% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 7 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 1,238 | 26,609+2049% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 14,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,116 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,715 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G645T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G645T | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G645T) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700X rivals Core i7-11700K.
| Feature | Pentium G645T | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G645T launched at $64 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5700X debuted at $299. At current prices ($15 vs $175), the Pentium G645T is $160 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G645T delivers 82.5 pts/$ vs 152.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5700X — making the Ryzen 7 5700X the 59.3% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G645T | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64-79% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-91% | $175 |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.5 | 152.1+84% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2022 |
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