A8-3820 vs Pentium G3450
A8-3820
Pentium G3450
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 A8-3820 is positioned at rank 1032 and the Pentium G3450 is on rank 649, so the Pentium G3450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-3820
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-3820 | Pentium G3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-3820 | Pentium G3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+701%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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 A8-3820 and Pentium G3450
A8-3820
The A8-3820 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 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: 2,178 points. Launch price was $90.
Pentium G3450
The Pentium G3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,182 points. Launch price was $175.
Processing Power
The A8-3820 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G3450 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-3820 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the A8-3820 versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G3450 — a 16.4% clock advantage for the Pentium G3450 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The A8-3820 uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium G3450 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A8-3820 scores 2,178 against the Pentium G3450's 2,182 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G3450. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-3820 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3450.
| Feature | A8-3820 | Pentium G3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.3 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,178 | 2,182 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 354 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-3820 uses the FM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3450 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-3820 | Pentium G3450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-3820) / not specified (Pentium G3450). The A8-3820 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6550D), while the Pentium G3450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3820 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A8-3820 rivals Core i3-2120.
| Feature | A8-3820 | Pentium G3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6550D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The A8-3820 launched at $280 MSRP, while the Pentium G3450 debuted at $82. At current prices ($200 vs $25), the Pentium G3450 is $175 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A8-3820 delivers 10.9 pts/$ vs 87.3 pts/$ for the Pentium G3450 — making the Pentium G3450 the 155.6% better value option.
| Feature | A8-3820 | Pentium G3450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $280 | $82-71% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $25-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.9 | 87.3+701% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2014 |
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