Athlon X2 QL-66 vs Pentium G3240T

Athlon X2 QL-66

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2009

Pentium G3240T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WW2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon X2 QL-66

2 / 2

1,695

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium G3240T

2 / 2

1,693

0.0%

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 X2 QL-66 is positioned at rank 1048 and the Pentium G3240T is on rank 652, so the Pentium G3240T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 QL-66

#1036

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2596%

#1037

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2558%

#1038

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2349%

#1039

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2338%

#1040

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2317%

#1042

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2237%

#1043

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2145%

#1044

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2142%

#1045

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2084%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

100%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

98%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

98%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

97%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

96%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

96%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

95%

#1059

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

94%

#1060

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

94%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

94%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3240T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11785%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11136%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8085%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2436%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1929%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1688%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

967%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

954%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

869%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

869%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

859%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

836%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

824%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

821%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

813%

#388

Ryzen Embedded R2312

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#389

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200

99%

#652

Pentium G3240T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

100%

#653

Core i3-4160T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $18

100%

#657

Core i3-4350

MSRP: $138|Avg: $130

99%

#659

Core i5-6600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $35

99%

#660

FX-4350

MSRP: $122|Avg: $140

99%

#661

Core i5-3570T

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

99%

#662

Core i5-6600K

MSRP: $242|Avg: $105

98%

#663

Core i5-4440

MSRP: $184|Avg: $101

98%

#664

Core i3-4370

MSRP: $149|Avg: $41

98%

#665

Core i5-7500T

MSRP: $202|Avg: $130

98%

#666

Core i5-4670

MSRP: $213|Avg: $65

97%

#667

Core i5-7400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $78

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Athlon X2 QL-66 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium G3240T in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Athlon X2 QL-66	Pentium G3240T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Athlon X2 QL-66 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 67% cheaper ($5 vs $15) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Athlon X2 QL-66	Pentium G3240T
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+200%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon X2 QL-66 Benchmark Check

Pentium G3240T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon X2 QL-66 and Pentium G3240T

Athlon X2 QL-66

The Athlon X2 QL-66 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,695 points. Launch price was $149.

Pentium G3240T

The Pentium G3240T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,693 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon X2 QL-66 and Pentium G3240T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Athlon X2 QL-66 is built on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon X2 QL-66 scores 1,695 against the Pentium G3240T's 1,693 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon X2 QL-66.

Feature	Athlon X2 QL-66	Pentium G3240T
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	—
Base Clock	—	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB	—
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	Lion (2008−2009)	—
PassMark	1,695	1,693

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon X2 QL-66 uses the S1g2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3240T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Athlon X2 QL-66	Pentium G3240T
Socket	S1g2	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Value Analysis

The Athlon X2 QL-66 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Pentium G3240T debuted at $64. At current prices ($5 vs $15), the Athlon X2 QL-66 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 QL-66 delivers 339.0 pts/$ vs 112.9 pts/$ for the Pentium G3240T — making the Athlon X2 QL-66 the 100.1% better value option.