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Pentium G640

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2 Cores, 2 Threads @2.8 GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 48.9% (822nd of 1355)

Based on 2,735 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000206A7 Model: Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G640 @ 2.80GHz
Poor: 38%Average: 48.9% Great: 55%
Gaming
Gaming 49%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 34%
Sail boat

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Below average average bench

The Intel Pentium G640 averaged 51.0% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 75.7Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 68.4Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Pentium G640 is just 16.9%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Pentium G640 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Mixed Speed 134Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 133Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 2,735 samples)
Rank 82248.9%
Min Avg Max
58.8 Memory 75.7 85.6
46.6 1-Core 68.4 75.4
74.8 2-Core 129 149
56.5% 91 Pts
Min Avg Max
83.4 4-Core 131 149
87.7 8-Core 133 149
18% 132 Pts
Min Avg Max
86.7 64-Core 134 148
9% 134 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz
54.8% Above average
Memory 84.4
1-Core 75.3
2-Core 150
63% 103 Pts
4-Core 149
8-Core 148
20% 149 Pts
64-Core 144
10% 144 Pts
Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G640 @ 2.80GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
54.1% Above average
Memory 86.4
1-Core 54.2
2-Core 122
56% 87.4 Pts
4-Core 128
8-Core 140
18% 134 Pts
64-Core 148
10% 148 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
52.3% Above average
Memory 79.1
1-Core 73.5
2-Core 151
61% 101 Pts
4-Core 151
8-Core 148
20% 150 Pts
64-Core 150
10% 150 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
51% Above average
Memory 85.2
1-Core 74.9
2-Core 135
62% 98.5 Pts
4-Core 95.3
8-Core 128
15% 112 Pts
64-Core 139
9% 139 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
50.2% Above average
Memory 78.8
1-Core 74
2-Core 98.6
55% 83.8 Pts
4-Core 123
8-Core 150
18% 137 Pts
64-Core 150
10% 150 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
47.8% Average
Memory 70.4
1-Core 74.9
2-Core 148
58% 97.8 Pts
4-Core 148
8-Core 149
20% 149 Pts
64-Core 146
10% 146 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
47.2% Average
Memory 69.8
1-Core 74.6
2-Core 143
58% 95.8 Pts
4-Core 147
8-Core 131
19% 139 Pts
64-Core 131
9% 131 Pts
SOCKET 1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
44.7% Average
Memory 68.9
1-Core 66.3
2-Core 104
51% 79.6 Pts
4-Core 120
8-Core 128
17% 124 Pts
64-Core 121
8% 121 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 53,522,205 CPUs tested.

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Gaming
Gaming 1%
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Desktop
Desktop 25%
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Workstation
Workstation 1%
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Motherboard: ECS H61H2-CM

CPU
Pentium G640Intel  $30Bench 49%, 2,735 samples61x
GPU
HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 149,278 samples205x
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 150,018 samples50x
GeForce 405NvidiaBench 1%, 1,818 samples36x
SSD
BX500 240GBCrucial  $33Bench 54%, 145,522 samples9x
A400 240GBKingston  $29Bench 68%, 368,669 samples6x
CS900 120GBPNY  $22Bench 68%, 42,674 samples4x
RAM
RMR5030ED58E8W1600 1x2GBRamaxelBench 23%, 212 samples41x
RMR5030ED58E8W1600 4GBUnknownBench 38%, 66 samples32x
1x4GBUnknownBench 27%, 153,244 samples31x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 51% - Above average Total price: $63

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Pentium® Processor G640 (3M Cache, 2.80 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ2'12
Processor NumberG640
# of Cores2
# of Threads2
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended Price$64.00
Clock Speed2.8 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP65 W
Expected DiscontinuanceQ3'2013

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
Graphics Base Frequency850 MHz
Wireless DisplayNo
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoNo
InTru 3D TechNo
Clear Video HD TechNo
Intel InsiderNo
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1066
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth17 GB/s

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
vPro TechNo
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1155

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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11 months ago.

Well still works fine with an SSD and a Linux . U cant run Windows for sure its a 10 year old system , but ye for things like making you own NAS or PfSense Box or Media Box its good especially with a low power motherboard

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