Turion II P560 vs Pentium G645
Turion II P560
Pentium G645
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 Turion II P560 is positioned at rank 463 and the Pentium G645 is on rank 838, so the Turion II P560 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Turion II P560
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G645
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion II P560 | Pentium G645 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion II P560 | Pentium G645 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Turion II P560 and Pentium G645
Turion II P560
The Turion II P560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 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: 1,455 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium G645
The Pentium G645 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,450 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
Both the Turion II P560 and Pentium G645 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Turion II P560 versus 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G645 — a 14.8% clock advantage for the Pentium G645. The Turion II P560 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G645 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Turion II P560 scores 1,455 against the Pentium G645's 1,450 — a 0.3% lead for the Turion II P560.
| Feature | Turion II P560 | Pentium G645 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.9 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,455 | 1,450 |
Memory & Platform
The Turion II P560 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G645 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion II P560 | Pentium G645 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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