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Phenom II X4 840T
Pentium G4500T
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 Phenom II X4 840T is positioned at rank 265 and the Pentium G4500T is on rank 572, so the Phenom II X4 840T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 840T
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 840T | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zosma (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 840T | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 X4 840T and Pentium G4500T
Phenom II X4 840T
The Phenom II X4 840T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Zosma (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,367 points. Launch price was $80.
Pentium G4500T
The Pentium G4500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,399 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X4 840T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4500T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom II X4 840T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X4 840T versus 3 GHz on the Pentium G4500T — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 840T (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Phenom II X4 840T uses the Zosma (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G4500T uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 840T scores 2,367 against the Pentium G4500T's 2,399 — a 1.3% lead for the Pentium G4500T. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 840T vs 3 MB on the Pentium G4500T.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 840T | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+7% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+100% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Zosma (2010−2011) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,367 | 2,399+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 701 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,260 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X4 840T uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G4500T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 840T | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom II X4 840T) / VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G4500T). The Pentium G4500T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 530), while the Phenom II X4 840T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G4500T targets Low Power Desktop.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 840T | Pentium G4500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Low Power Desktop |
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