A8-3800 vs Pentium G3460T
A8-3800
Pentium G3460T
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 A8-3800 is positioned at rank 886 and the Pentium G3460T is on rank 602, so the Pentium G3460T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-3800
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3460T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-3800 | Pentium G3460T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-3800 | Pentium G3460T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+74%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) |
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 A8-3800 and Pentium G3460T
A8-3800
The A8-3800 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 2.4 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: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,051 points. Launch price was $90.
Pentium G3460T
The Pentium G3460T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,036 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A8-3800 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G3460T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-3800 has 2 more cores. The A8-3800 is built on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the A8-3800 scores 2,051 against the Pentium G3460T's 2,036 — a 0.7% lead for the A8-3800. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-3800 vs 3 MB on the Pentium G3460T.
| Feature | A8-3800 | Pentium G3460T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | — |
| PassMark | 2,051 | 2,036 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 370 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,350 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-3800 uses the FM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3460T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-3800 | Pentium G3460T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM1 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-3800) / not specified (Pentium G3460T). The A8-3800 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6550D), while the Pentium G3460T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3800 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A8-3800 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | A8-3800 | Pentium G3460T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6550D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The A8-3800 launched at $130 MSRP, while the Pentium G3460T debuted at $69.
| Feature | A8-3800 | Pentium G3460T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130 | $69-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2015 |
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