CPU
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Athlon II X3 440
Pentium G2030
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 440 is positioned at rank 722 and the Pentium G2030 is on rank 778, so the Athlon II X3 440 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 440
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2030
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 440 | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 440 | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+738%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
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 440 and Pentium G2030
Athlon II X3 440
The Athlon II X3 440 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 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: 1,743 points. Launch price was $47.
Pentium G2030
The Pentium G2030 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,769 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 440 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Pentium G2030 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X3 440 has 1 more core. The Athlon II X3 440 is built on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 440 scores 1,743 against the Pentium G2030's 1,769 — a 1.5% lead for the Pentium G2030. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 440 vs 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2030.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 440 | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3 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 | 1,743 | 1,769+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 608 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 492 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 826 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 440 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G2030 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II X3 440) vs 16 (Pentium G2030) — the Pentium G2030 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM3 (Athlon II X3 440) and H61,B75,H77,Z77,Q77 (Pentium G2030).
| Feature | Athlon II X3 440 | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II X3 440) / VT-x (Pentium G2030). The Pentium G2030 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)), while the Athlon II X3 440 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G2030 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium G2030 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 440 | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X3 440 launched at $75 MSRP, while the Pentium G2030 debuted at $85. At current prices ($10 vs $85), the Athlon II X3 440 is $75 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X3 440 delivers 174.3 pts/$ vs 20.8 pts/$ for the Pentium G2030 — making the Athlon II X3 440 the 157.3% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 440 | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75-12% | $85 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-88% | $85 |
| Performance per Dollar | 174.3+738% | 20.8 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2013 |
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