Athlon II X3 425 vs Pentium G2030T
Athlon II X3 425
Pentium G2030T
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 X3 425 is positioned at rank 792 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 II X3 425
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2030T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 425 | Pentium G2030T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 425 | Pentium G2030T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 X3 425 and Pentium G2030T
Athlon II X3 425
The Athlon II X3 425 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,595 points. Launch price was $42.
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
The Athlon II X3 425 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Pentium G2030T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X3 425 has 1 more core. The Athlon II X3 425 is built on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 425 scores 1,595 against the Pentium G2030T's 1,597 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium G2030T. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 425 vs 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2030T.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425 | Pentium G2030T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+4% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | — |
| PassMark | 1,595 | 1,597 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 425 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G2030T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425 | Pentium G2030T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X3 425 launched at $79 MSRP, while the Pentium G2030T debuted at $42. At current prices ($5 vs $5), the Pentium G2030T is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X3 425 delivers 319.0 pts/$ vs 319.4 pts/$ for the Pentium G2030T — making the Pentium G2030T the 0.1% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425 | Pentium G2030T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79 | $42-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | $5 |
| Performance per Dollar | 319.0 | 319.4 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2013 |
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