CPU
GPU
Athlon II X3 455
Pentium G3240
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 455 is positioned at rank 750 and the Pentium G3240 is on rank 757, so the Athlon II X3 455 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 455
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3240
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 455 | Pentium G3240 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($126) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 455 | Pentium G3240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+743%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($126) |
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 455 and Pentium G3240
Athlon II X3 455
The Athlon II X3 455 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 December 2010 (14 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 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: 1,938 points. Launch price was $88.
Pentium G3240
The Pentium G3240 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,930 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 455 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Pentium G3240 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X3 455 has 1 more core. The Athlon II X3 455 is built on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 455 scores 1,938 against the Pentium G3240's 1,930 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon II X3 455. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 455 vs 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G3240.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 455 | Pentium G3240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+6% | 3.1 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 | 1,938 | 1,930 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 455 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3240 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 455 | Pentium G3240 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1150 |
| 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 455 launched at $88 MSRP, while the Pentium G3240 debuted at $89. At current prices ($15 vs $126), the Athlon II X3 455 is $111 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X3 455 delivers 129.2 pts/$ vs 15.3 pts/$ for the Pentium G3240 — making the Athlon II X3 455 the 157.6% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 455 | Pentium G3240 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $88-1% | $89 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-88% | $126 |
| Performance per Dollar | 129.2+744% | 15.3 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2014 |
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