Pentium Dual Core T3400 vs Phenom II X4 810

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Dual Core T3400

2 / 2

2,026

0.0%

2,036

+0.5%

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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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 810

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

4593%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

4340%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

3151%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

949%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

752%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

658%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

377%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

372%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

339%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

339%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

335%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

326%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

321%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

320%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

317%

#287

Core Ultra 9 285T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $549

99%

#288

Core i5-12500TE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $225

98%

#289

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

MSRP: $108|Avg: $70

98%

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

97%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

97%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

97%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

97%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

97%

#312

Phenom II X4 810

MSRP: $175|Avg: N/A

100%

#314

Athlon 5150

MSRP: $21|Avg: $21

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Phenom II X4 810 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium Dual Core T3400 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T3400	Phenom II X4 810
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($89)	⚠️ Higher cost ($175)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Pentium Dual Core T3400 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $89 (vs $175), it costs 49% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 96% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Phenom II X4 810.

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T3400	Phenom II X4 810
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+96%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($89)	⚠️ Higher cost ($175)

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.

Pentium Dual Core T3400 Benchmark Check

Phenom II X4 810 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Dual Core T3400 and Phenom II X4 810

Pentium Dual Core T3400

The Pentium Dual Core T3400 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: 2.16 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,026 points. Launch price was $69.

Phenom II X4 810

The Phenom II X4 810 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 February 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). 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: 2,036 points. Launch price was $116.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Dual Core T3400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom II X4 810 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 810 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.16 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T3400 versus 2.6 GHz on the Phenom II X4 810 — a 18.5% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 810. The Pentium Dual Core T3400 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Phenom II X4 810 uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T3400 scores 2,026 against the Phenom II X4 810's 2,036 — a 0.5% lead for the Phenom II X4 810.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T3400	Phenom II X4 810
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.16 GHz	2.6 GHz+20%
Base Clock	—	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	—	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	65 nm	45 nm-31%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Deneb (2009−2011)
PassMark	2,026	2,036

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Dual Core T3400 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Phenom II X4 810 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.