CPU
GPU
A8-3550MX
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 A8-3550MX is positioned at rank 732 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 A8-3550MX
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3240T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-3550MX | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-3550MX | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-3550MX and Pentium G3240T
A8-3550MX
The A8-3550MX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,687 points. Launch price was $90.
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
The A8-3550MX packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G3240T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-3550MX has 2 more cores. The A8-3550MX is built on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the A8-3550MX scores 1,687 against the Pentium G3240T's 1,693 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G3240T. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-3550MX vs 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G3240T.
| Feature | A8-3550MX | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.7 GHz+35% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | — |
| PassMark | 1,687 | 1,693 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-3550MX uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3240T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-3550MX | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-3550MX) / not specified (Pentium G3240T). The A8-3550MX includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6620G), while the Pentium G3240T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3550MX targets High Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-3550MX rivals Core i5-2540M.
| Feature | A8-3550MX | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6620G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | High Performance Laptop | — |
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