Core i3-6320 vs Athlon 3000G

Core i3-6320

2 Cores4 Thrd51 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2015

Athlon 3000G

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-6320

2 / 4

4,421

0.0%

4,446

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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. The Core i3-6320 is positioned at rank #630 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-6320

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11282%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

10660%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7740%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2332%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1847%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1616%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

925%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

913%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

832%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

832%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

822%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

800%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

789%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

786%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

779%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

100%

#284

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

100%

#387

Ryzen Embedded V1807B

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#630

Core i3-6320

MSRP: $160|Avg: $35

100%

#632

Pentium G3258

MSRP: $75|Avg: $72

100%

#634

Celeron G555

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

99%

#635

Celeron G530

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

99%

#636

Core i3-7350K

MSRP: $179|Avg: $45

99%

#637

FX-4130

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#638

Athlon II X2 280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#639

FX-8300

MSRP: $197|Avg: $50

98%

#640

Celeron G540T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

98%

#641

Core i5-6600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $90

98%

#642

Core i5-4460

MSRP: $182|Avg: $40

98%

#645

Core i3-4170T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $17

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 3000G

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

107%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

106%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

106%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

106%

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

105%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

105%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

53%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

104%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

104%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

104%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

103%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

103%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

102%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

102%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

51%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

101%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

100%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

100%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

100%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

100%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

99%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

99%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

99%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

99%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

99%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

97%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

44%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

97%

#275

Core i3-10320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $140

96%

#276

Core i5-9600KF

MSRP: $262|Avg: $150

96%

#277

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

MSRP: $180|Avg: $180

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Athlon 3000G (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-6320	Athlon 3000G
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($35)	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-6320 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-6320	Athlon 3000G
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+70%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($35)	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)

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.

Core i3-6320 Benchmark Check

Athlon 3000G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-6320 and Athlon 3000G

Core i3-6320

The Core i3-6320 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,421 points. Launch price was $157.

Athlon 3000G

The Athlon 3000G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,446 points. Launch price was $49.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-6320 and Athlon 3000G share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-6320 versus 3.5 GHz on the Athlon 3000G — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-6320 (base: 3.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i3-6320 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon 3000G uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-6320 scores 4,421 against the Athlon 3000G's 4,446 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon 3000G. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 2,853 vs 1,800 (45.3% advantage for the Core i3-6320). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,311 vs 956, a 31.3% lead for the Core i3-6320 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,730 vs 1,970 (32.3% advantage for the Core i3-6320). Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-6320	Athlon 3000G
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+11%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.9 GHz+11%	3.5 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	4,421	4,446
Cinebench R23 Multi	2,853+59%	1,800
Geekbench 6 Single	1,311+37%	956
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,730+39%	1,970

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-6320 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 3000G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Core i3-6320 versus 2666 on the Athlon 3000G — the Athlon 3000G supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H110,H170,Z170,Q170,Q150,B150,B250,H270,Z270,Q270,Q250 (Core i3-6320) and AM4 (Athlon 3000G).

Feature	Core i3-6320	Athlon 3000G
Socket	LGA1151	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	2666+66550%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+104857500%	64
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: Yes (Core i3-6320) vs true (Athlon 3000G). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 530 (Core i3-6320) and Radeon Vega 3 Graphics (Athlon 3000G) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Athlon 3000G rivals Pentium Gold G6400.

Feature	Core i3-6320	Athlon 3000G
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics 530	Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	Yes	true

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-6320 launched at $160 MSRP, while the Athlon 3000G debuted at $49. At current prices ($35 vs $60), the Core i3-6320 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-6320 delivers 126.3 pts/$ vs 74.1 pts/$ for the Athlon 3000G — making the Core i3-6320 the 52.1% better value option.