CPU
GPU
Athlon 64 X2 6000+
Pentium G3250T
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 64 X2 6000+ is positioned at rank 1077 and the Pentium G3250T is on rank 617, so the Pentium G3250T 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 6000+
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3250T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 6000+ | Pentium G3250T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 X2 6000+ | Pentium G3250T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 6000+ and Pentium G3250T
Athlon 64 X2 6000+
The Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 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: 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,825 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium G3250T
The Pentium G3250T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 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: 1,818 points. Launch price was $46.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ and Pentium G3250T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ versus 2.8 GHz on the Pentium G3250T — a 10.2% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 6000+. The Athlon 64 X2 6000+ uses the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture (90 nm), while the Pentium G3250T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ scores 1,825 against the Pentium G3250T's 1,818 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon 64 X2 6000+. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3250T.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 6000+ | Pentium G3250T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz+11% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 90 nm | 22 nm-76% |
| Architecture | Windsor (2006−2007) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,825 | 1,818 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 X2 6000+ uses the AM2 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium G3250T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 6000+ | Pentium G3250T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2 | LGA1150 |
| 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 6000+ launched at $450 MSRP, while the Pentium G3250T debuted at $64. At current prices ($20 vs $30), the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ delivers 91.3 pts/$ vs 60.6 pts/$ for the Pentium G3250T — making the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ the 40.4% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 X2 6000+ | Pentium G3250T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450 | $64-86% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-33% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 91.3+51% | 60.6 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2014 |
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