Athlon 64 FX-74 vs Pentium G3220T
Athlon 64 FX-74
Pentium G3220T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 64 FX-74 is positioned at rank 1087 and the Pentium G3220T is on rank 589, so the Pentium G3220T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 FX-74
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3220T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 FX-74 | Pentium G3220T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 FX-74 | Pentium G3220T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+232%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ 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 Athlon 64 FX-74 and Pentium G3220T
Athlon 64 FX-74
The Athlon 64 FX-74 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Novembro 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: F. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,658 points. Launch price was $500.
Pentium G3220T
The Pentium G3220T 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 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: 1,649 points. Launch price was $40.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 FX-74 and Pentium G3220T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Athlon 64 FX-74 versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium G3220T — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 FX-74. The Athlon 64 FX-74 uses the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture (90 nm), while the Pentium G3220T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 FX-74 scores 1,658 against the Pentium G3220T's 1,649 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon 64 FX-74. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon 64 FX-74 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3220T.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-74 | Pentium G3220T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+15% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 90 nm | 22 nm-76% |
| Architecture | Windsor (2006−2007) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,658 | 1,649 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 400 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 750 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 FX-74 uses the F socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium G3220T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-74 | Pentium G3220T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | F | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon 64 FX-74) / not specified (Pentium G3220T). Primary use case: Athlon 64 FX-74 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon 64 FX-74 rivals Pentium Extreme Edition 965.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-74 | Pentium G3220T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 FX-74 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Pentium G3220T debuted at $54. At current prices ($50 vs $15), the Pentium G3220T is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 FX-74 delivers 33.2 pts/$ vs 109.9 pts/$ for the Pentium G3220T — making the Pentium G3220T the 107.3% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 FX-74 | Pentium G3220T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $54-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.2 | 109.9+231% |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2013 |
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