CPU
GPU
Phenom II X2 X640 BE
Celeron G5925
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 Phenom II X2 X640 BE is positioned at rank #136 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 Phenom II X2 X640 BE
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5925
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X2 X640 BE | Celeron G5925 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X2 X640 BE | Celeron G5925 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 Phenom II X2 X640 BE and Celeron G5925
Phenom II X2 X640 BE
The Phenom II X2 X640 BE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,839 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron G5925
The Celeron G5925 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,808 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Phenom II X2 X640 BE and Celeron G5925 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Phenom II X2 X640 BE is built on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Phenom II X2 X640 BE scores 2,839 against the Celeron G5925's 2,808 — a 1.1% lead for the Phenom II X2 X640 BE.
| Feature | Phenom II X2 X640 BE | Celeron G5925 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | — |
| PassMark | 2,839+1% | 2,808 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 756 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,248 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X2 X640 BE uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G5925 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X2 X640 BE | Celeron G5925 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom II X2 X640 BE) / VT-x (Celeron G5925). The Celeron G5925 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Phenom II X2 X640 BE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5925 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5925 rivals Pentium Gold G6405.
| Feature | Phenom II X2 X640 BE | Celeron G5925 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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