Athlon X4 830 vs Pentium G4600T
Athlon X4 830
Pentium G4600T
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 X4 830 is positioned at rank 476 and the Pentium G4600T is on rank 491, so the Athlon X4 830 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 830
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4600T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 830 | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 830 | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+38%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
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 X4 830 and Pentium G4600T
Athlon X4 830
The Athlon X4 830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,018 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium G4600T
The Pentium G4600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,062 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Athlon X4 830 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4600T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 830 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon X4 830 versus 3 GHz on the Pentium G4600T — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 830 (base: 3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Athlon X4 830 uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium G4600T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 830 scores 3,018 against the Pentium G4600T's 3,062 — a 1.4% lead for the Pentium G4600T.
| Feature | Athlon X4 830 | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+13% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,018 | 3,062+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 830 uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4600T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon X4 830 | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X4 830 launched at $70 MSRP, while the Pentium G4600T debuted at $75. At current prices ($25 vs $35), the Athlon X4 830 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X4 830 delivers 120.7 pts/$ vs 87.5 pts/$ for the Pentium G4600T — making the Athlon X4 830 the 31.9% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X4 830 | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70-7% | $75 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-29% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 120.7+38% | 87.5 |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2017 |
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