CPU
GPU
Athlon II X3 435
Pentium G3220T
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 435 is positioned at rank 817 and the Pentium G3220T is on rank 589, so the Pentium G3220T 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 435
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3220T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 435 | Pentium G3220T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 435 | Pentium G3220T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 435 and Pentium G3220T
Athlon II X3 435
The Athlon II X3 435 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 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: 1,645 points. Launch price was $160.
Pentium G3220T
The Pentium G3220T 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 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: 1,649 points. Launch price was $40.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 435 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Pentium G3220T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X3 435 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Athlon II X3 435 versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium G3220T — a 10.9% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 435 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Athlon II X3 435 uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G3220T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 435 scores 1,645 against the Pentium G3220T's 1,649 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G3220T. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 435 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3220T.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 435 | Pentium G3220T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+12% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+12% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,645 | 1,649 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 435 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3220T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 435 | Pentium G3220T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon II X3 435) / not specified (Pentium G3220T).
| Feature | Athlon II X3 435 | Pentium G3220T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X3 435 launched at $87 MSRP, while the Pentium G3220T debuted at $54. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Pentium G3220T is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X3 435 delivers 109.7 pts/$ vs 109.9 pts/$ for the Pentium G3220T — making the Pentium G3220T the 0.2% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 435 | Pentium G3220T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $87 | $54-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 109.7 | 109.9 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2013 |
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