Pentium G2010 vs Athlon II X3 435
Pentium G2010
Athlon II X3 435
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 Pentium G2010 is positioned at rank 669 and the Athlon II X3 435 is on rank 817, so the Pentium G2010 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2010
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 435
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2010 | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2010 | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+199%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 Pentium G2010 and Athlon II X3 435
Pentium G2010
The Pentium G2010 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,641 points. Launch price was $466.
Athlon II X3 435
The Athlon II X3 435 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. 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: 1,645 points. Launch price was $160.
Processing Power
The Pentium G2010 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X3 435 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Athlon II X3 435 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium G2010 versus 2.9 GHz on the Athlon II X3 435 — a 3.5% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 435 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Pentium G2010 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon II X3 435 uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G2010 scores 1,641 against the Athlon II X3 435's 1,645 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon II X3 435. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2010 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 435.
| Feature | Pentium G2010 | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.9 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.9 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 3072 kB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,641 | 1,645 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2010 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X3 435 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G2010 | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G2010) / AMD-V (Athlon II X3 435).
| Feature | Pentium G2010 | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G2010 launched at $64 MSRP, while the Athlon II X3 435 debuted at $87. At current prices ($5 vs $15), the Pentium G2010 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G2010 delivers 328.2 pts/$ vs 109.7 pts/$ for the Athlon II X3 435 — making the Pentium G2010 the 99.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G2010 | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64-26% | $87 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 328.2+199% | 109.7 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2009 |
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