Intel Pentium G640
About processor
The Intel Pentium G640 processor is a budget-friendly option for those looking for a reliable CPU for their desktop computer. With a code name of Sandy Bridge and a 32nm technology, it offers decent performance for everyday tasks such as web browsing, office work, and light gaming.
With 2 total cores and 2 total threads, this processor provides sufficient power for multitasking without experiencing significant lag. The TDP of 65W ensures that it consumes a reasonable amount of power, making it an energy-efficient choice for those looking to save on electricity costs.
In terms of performance, the Geekbench 6 Single Core score of 467 and the Geekbench 6 Multi Core score of 736 show that the G640 is capable of handling basic computing tasks with ease. While it may not be the most powerful option on the market, it offers reliable performance for the price point.
Overall, the Intel Pentium G640 is a solid choice for those on a budget or for those who do not require a high-end processor for their computing needs. It provides a good balance of performance, power efficiency, and affordability, making it a suitable option for entry-level desktops.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
April 2012
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
G640
Code Name
Sandy Bridge
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
2
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
2
Basic Frequency
2.80 GHz
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCLGA1155
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
32 nm
TDP
65 W
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
2.0
Instruction Set
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The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.
64-bit
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3 1066
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
32 GB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Bus Speed
5 GT/s
Max Memory Bandwidth
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Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
17 GB/s
GPU Specifications
GPU Name
Intel® HD Graphics for 2nd Generation Intel® Processors
Graphics Frequency
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Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
1.10 GHz
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
467
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
736
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
536
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
994
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1301
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
1348
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core