Athlon II M300 vs Pentium G3240T
Athlon II M300
Pentium G3240T
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 II M300 is positioned at rank 940 and the Pentium G3240T is on rank 652, so the Pentium G3240T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II M300
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3240T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II M300 | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II M300 | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 II M300 and Pentium G3240T
Athlon II M300
The Athlon II M300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,700 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium G3240T
The Pentium G3240T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,693 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II M300 and Pentium G3240T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Athlon II M300 is built on the Caspian (2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon II M300 scores 1,700 against the Pentium G3240T's 1,693 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon II M300.
| Feature | Athlon II M300 | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | — |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Caspian (2009) | — |
| PassMark | 1,700 | 1,693 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II M300 uses the S1g3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3240T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II M300 | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g3 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | 800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Athlon II M300) / not specified (Pentium G3240T). Direct competitor: Athlon II M300 rivals Core 2 Duo T6400.
| Feature | Athlon II M300 | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II M300 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Pentium G3240T debuted at $64. At current prices ($10 vs $15), the Athlon II M300 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II M300 delivers 170.0 pts/$ vs 112.9 pts/$ for the Pentium G3240T — making the Athlon II M300 the 40.4% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II M300 | Pentium G3240T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $64-36% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 170.0+51% | 112.9 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2014 |
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