Athlon 5370 vs Pentium G3420T
Athlon 5370
Pentium G3420T
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 Athlon 5370 is positioned at rank 545 and the Pentium G3420T is on rank 680, so the Athlon 5370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5370
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3420T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 5370 | Pentium G3420T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 5370 | Pentium G3420T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+166%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 5370 and Pentium G3420T
Athlon 5370
The Athlon 5370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,906 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium G3420T
The Pentium G3420T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,912 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Athlon 5370 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G3420T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon 5370 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon 5370 versus 2.7 GHz on the Pentium G3420T — a 20.4% clock advantage for the Pentium G3420T (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Athlon 5370 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium G3420T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 5370 scores 1,906 against the Pentium G3420T's 1,912 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium G3420T.
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Pentium G3420T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.7 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.7 GHz+23% |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,906 | 1,912 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 247 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 636 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 5370 uses the AM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3420T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Pentium G3420T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Athlon 5370) vs 2 (Pentium G3420T). PCIe lanes: 4 (Athlon 5370) vs 16 (Pentium G3420T) — the Pentium G3420T offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM1,A50M (Athlon 5370) and LGA1150 (Pentium G3420T).
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Pentium G3420T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM1 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon 5370) vs VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G3420T). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R3 (Athlon 5370) and Intel HD Graphics (Pentium G3420T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 5370 targets Budget.
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Pentium G3420T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R3 | Intel HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 5370 launched at $55 MSRP, while the Pentium G3420T debuted at $75. At current prices ($15 vs $40), the Athlon 5370 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 5370 delivers 127.1 pts/$ vs 47.8 pts/$ for the Pentium G3420T — making the Athlon 5370 the 90.7% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Pentium G3420T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55-27% | $75 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-63% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 127.1+166% | 47.8 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2013 |
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