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Overview

The Pentium G850 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 22 May 2011 (14 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: 1,491 points. Launch price was $27.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G850

#913

Pentium Extreme Edition 955

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

110%

#914

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

MSRP: $265|Avg: N/A

109%

#915

Athlon XP 2500+

MSRP: $172|Avg: $15

107%

#916

Athlon XP 3100+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

107%

#917

Sempron LE-1250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

106%

#918

A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: N/A

105%

#919

Pentium G2030

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

105%

#920

Pentium G2020T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

104%

#921

Pentium E5400

MSRP: $55|Avg: $49

103%

#922

Core i3-9300T

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

103%

#923

Core i7-6820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $344

103%

#924

Athlon XP 3000+

MSRP: $588|Avg: $20

103%

#925

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

102%

#926

Athlon 64 X2 5400+

MSRP: $485|Avg: $78

102%

#927

Phenom II X6 1065T

MSRP: $426|Avg: $170

101%

#928

Pentium G850

MSRP: $86|Avg: $75

100%

#929

Ryzen 3 2200GE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#930

Pentium III 1200

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

98%

#931

Pentium G3470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $130

95%

#932

Core i7-875K

MSRP: $353|Avg: $175

91%

#933

Athlon XP 2700+

MSRP: $349|Avg: $20

91%

#934

Core i5-6442EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

90%

#935

Core i7-4770TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $303

83%

#936

Pentium G640T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

83%

#937

Athlon 64 2000+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

83%

#938

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

82%

#939

Core i5-660

MSRP: $196|Avg: $150

82%

#940

Core 2 Quad Q8400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $128

82%

#941

Pentium G3240

MSRP: $89|Avg: $126

77%

#942

Core i3-2130

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

75%

#943

Pentium 4 2.26

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium G850 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium G850 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G850 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture, manufactured on a 32 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.9 GHz from a base frequency of 2.9 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 3 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 256 kB (per core) of L2 cache and 64 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,491, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium G850
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.9 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.9 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	32 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	3 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	256 kB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	64 kB (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	131 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities	504 million
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	69 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,491

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G850 fits into the LGA1155 socket and supports PCIe 2.0. It supports DDR3 memory.

Specification	Pentium G850
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	desktop
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA1155
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 2.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR3
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium G850 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 65 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium G850
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	65 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	69 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $75 (MSRP: $86), the Pentium G850 delivers 20 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #2803 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium G850
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$86
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$75
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$27
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2803
Release DateLaunch date	22 May 2011 (14 years ago)
Release Year	2011
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)	Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

Type	desktop
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$27
Manufacturer	Intel
Release Date	22 May 2011 (14 years ago)
Architecture Codename	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Performance Ranking Position	2803

Technical Specifications

13 specs

Cores	2
Threads	2
Die Size	131 mm2
L1 Cache	64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)
Max Frequency	2.9 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	2.9 GHz
Transistor Count	504 million
Process Technology	32 nm
Max Core Temperature	69 °C
Windows 11 Compatible	-