CPU
GPU
Athlon II X4 651
Pentium Dual Core T3200
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 651 is positioned at rank 505 and the Pentium Dual Core T3200 is on rank 375, so the Pentium Dual Core T3200 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 651
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T3200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 651 | Pentium Dual Core T3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($92) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 651 | Pentium Dual Core T3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1748%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($92) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 651 and Pentium Dual Core T3200
Athlon II X4 651
The Athlon II X4 651 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,584 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium Dual Core T3200
The Pentium Dual Core T3200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 3,600 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X4 651 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Dual Core T3200 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X4 651 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Athlon II X4 651 versus 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T3200 — a 40% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 651. The Athlon II X4 651 uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T3200 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 651 scores 3,584 against the Pentium Dual Core T3200's 3,600 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T3200.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 651 | Pentium Dual Core T3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+50% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 3,584 | 3,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 235 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 408 |
Memory & Platform
Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the Athlon II X4 651 versus DDR2-667 on the Pentium Dual Core T3200 — the Athlon II X4 651 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon II X4 651 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Athlon II X4 651) vs 0 (Pentium Dual Core T3200) — the Athlon II X4 651 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD FM1 (Athlon II X4 651) and PM965,GM965,GL960 (Pentium Dual Core T3200).
| Feature | Athlon II X4 651 | Pentium Dual Core T3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM1 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866+50% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II X4 651) / No (Pentium Dual Core T3200).
| Feature | Athlon II X4 651 | Pentium Dual Core T3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | No |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X4 651 launched at $92 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual Core T3200 debuted at $64. At current prices ($92 vs $5), the Pentium Dual Core T3200 is $87 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X4 651 delivers 39.0 pts/$ vs 720.0 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual Core T3200 — making the Pentium Dual Core T3200 the 179.5% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 651 | Pentium Dual Core T3200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $92 | $64-30% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $92 | $5-95% |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.0 | 720.0+1746% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2008 |
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