A6-7400K vs Pentium G3240T
A6-7400K
Pentium G3240T
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 A6-7400K is positioned at rank 869 and the Pentium G3240T is on rank 652, so the Pentium G3240T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-7400K
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3240T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-7400K | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($43) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-7400K | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+189%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($43) | ✅ More affordable ($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 A6-7400K and Pentium G3240T
A6-7400K
The A6-7400K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,678 points. Launch price was $70.
Pentium G3240T
The Pentium G3240T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,693 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the A6-7400K and Pentium G3240T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The A6-7400K is built on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the A6-7400K scores 1,678 against the Pentium G3240T's 1,693 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium G3240T.
| Feature | A6-7400K | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+30% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB | — |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | — |
| PassMark | 1,678 | 1,693 |
Memory & Platform
The A6-7400K uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G3240T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A6-7400K | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A6-7400K) / not specified (Pentium G3240T). The A6-7400K includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Pentium G3240T requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A6-7400K rivals Pentium G3420.
| Feature | A6-7400K | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R5 Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The A6-7400K launched at $101 MSRP, while the Pentium G3240T debuted at $64. At current prices ($43 vs $15), the Pentium G3240T is $28 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A6-7400K delivers 39.0 pts/$ vs 112.9 pts/$ for the Pentium G3240T — making the Pentium G3240T the 97.2% better value option.
| Feature | A6-7400K | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $101 | $64-37% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $43 | $15-65% |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.0 | 112.9+189% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2014 |
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