Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 vs Pentium T3400

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2009

Pentium T3400

35 WW2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

2 / 2

775

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium T3400

845

+9.0%

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 TK-42 is positioned at rank 1019 and the Pentium T3400 is on rank 1194, so the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

#1007

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2271%

#1008

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2238%

#1009

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2054%

#1010

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2045%

#1011

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2026%

#1013

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1957%

#1014

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1876%

#1015

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1873%

#1016

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1823%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

99%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

98%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

97%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

96%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

96%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

95%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

95%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium T3400

#1182

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5211%

#1183

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5135%

#1184

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4714%

#1185

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4693%

#1186

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4650%

#1188

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4490%

#1189

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4306%

#1190

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4298%

#1191

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4183%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

100%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

99%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

95%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

93%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

91%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

91%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

90%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

90%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

88%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

87%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium T3400 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 8.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Athlon 64 X2 TK-42	Pentium T3400
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($90)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Tyler (2007−2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 89% cheaper ($10 vs $90) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Athlon 64 X2 TK-42	Pentium T3400
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+725%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($90)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 Benchmark Check

Pentium T3400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 and Pentium T3400

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

The Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Tyler (2007−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 775 points. Launch price was $149.

Pentium T3400

The Pentium T3400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.16 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 845 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 is built on the Tyler (2007−2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 scores 775 against the Pentium T3400's 845 — a 8.6% lead for the Pentium T3400.

Feature	Athlon 64 X2 TK-42	Pentium T3400
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	—
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	—
Base Clock	—	2.16 GHz
L3 Cache	—	1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB	—
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	Tyler (2007−2009)	—
PassMark	775	845+9%

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium T3400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Athlon 64 X2 TK-42	Pentium T3400
Socket	S1	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Value Analysis

The Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Pentium T3400 debuted at $150. At current prices ($10 vs $90), the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 is $80 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 delivers 77.5 pts/$ vs 9.4 pts/$ for the Pentium T3400 — making the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 the 156.8% better value option.