Athlon II P340 vs Pentium G3220
Athlon II P340
Pentium G3220
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3220
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II P340 | Pentium G3220 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II P340 | Pentium G3220 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 P340 and Pentium G3220
Athlon II P340
The Athlon II P340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,895 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium G3220
The Pentium G3220 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 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,885 points. Launch price was $71.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II P340 and Pentium G3220 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II P340 versus 3 GHz on the Pentium G3220 — a 30.8% clock advantage for the Pentium G3220. The Athlon II P340 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G3220 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II P340 scores 1,895 against the Pentium G3220's 1,885 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon II P340.
| Feature | Athlon II P340 | Pentium G3220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3 GHz+36% |
| Base Clock | — | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,895 | 1,885 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II P340 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3220 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Athlon II P340 versus DDR3-1333 on the Pentium G3220 — the Athlon II P340 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium G3220 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II P340) vs 16 (Pentium G3220) — the Pentium G3220 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon II P340 | Pentium G3220 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g4 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+35433% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 32 GB+419430300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Athlon II P340) vs VT-x (Pentium G3220). The Pentium G3220 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics), while the Athlon II P340 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G3220 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon II P340 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Athlon II P340 | Pentium G3220 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II P340 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Pentium G3220 debuted at $54. At current prices ($10 vs $15), the Athlon II P340 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II P340 delivers 189.5 pts/$ vs 125.7 pts/$ for the Pentium G3220 — making the Athlon II P340 the 40.5% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II P340 | Pentium G3220 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $54 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 189.5+51% | 125.7 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2013 |
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