CPU
GPU
Athlon II X4 630
Pentium G3450
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 X4 630 is positioned at rank 868 and the Pentium G3450 is on rank 649, so the Pentium G3450 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 X4 630
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 630 | Pentium G3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 630 | Pentium G3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+66%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
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 X4 630 and Pentium G3450
Athlon II X4 630
The Athlon II X4 630 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 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: 2,175 points. Launch price was $63.
Pentium G3450
The Pentium G3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 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: 2,182 points. Launch price was $175.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X4 630 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G3450 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X4 630 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Athlon II X4 630 versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G3450 — a 16.4% clock advantage for the Pentium G3450 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Athlon II X4 630 uses the Propus (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G3450 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 630 scores 2,175 against the Pentium G3450's 2,182 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium G3450. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 630 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3450.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 630 | Pentium G3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.3 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.4 GHz+21% |
| 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 | Propus (2009−2011) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,175 | 2,182 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X4 630 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3450 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 630 | Pentium G3450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X4 630) / not specified (Pentium G3450).
| Feature | Athlon II X4 630 | Pentium G3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X4 630 launched at $129 MSRP, while the Pentium G3450 debuted at $82. At current prices ($15 vs $25), the Athlon II X4 630 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X4 630 delivers 145.0 pts/$ vs 87.3 pts/$ for the Pentium G3450 — making the Athlon II X4 630 the 49.7% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 630 | Pentium G3450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $82-36% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-40% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 145.0+66% | 87.3 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2014 |
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