Athlon 64 X2 5400+ vs Pentium G2030T
Athlon 64 X2 5400+
Pentium G2030T
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 X2 5400+ is positioned at rank 1091 and the Pentium G2030T is on rank 518, so the Pentium G2030T 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 X2 5400+
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2030T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 5400+ | Pentium G2030T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($78) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 5400+ | Pentium G2030T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1472%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($78) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 X2 5400+ and Pentium G2030T
Athlon 64 X2 5400+
The Athlon 64 X2 5400+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,585 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium G2030T
The Pentium G2030T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,597 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 X2 5400+ and Pentium G2030T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Athlon 64 X2 5400+ is built on the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 5400+ scores 1,585 against the Pentium G2030T's 1,597 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium G2030T. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon 64 X2 5400+ vs 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2030T.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5400+ | Pentium G2030T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | — |
| Process | 90 nm | 22 nm-76% |
| Architecture | Windsor (2006−2007) | — |
| PassMark | 1,585 | 1,597 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 X2 5400+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium G2030T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5400+ | Pentium G2030T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 X2 5400+ launched at $485 MSRP, while the Pentium G2030T debuted at $42. At current prices ($78 vs $5), the Pentium G2030T is $73 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 X2 5400+ delivers 20.3 pts/$ vs 319.4 pts/$ for the Pentium G2030T — making the Pentium G2030T the 176.1% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 5400+ | Pentium G2030T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $485 | $42-91% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $78 | $5-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.3 | 319.4+1473% |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2013 |
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