CPU
GPU
Pentium G2030T
Athlon II X3 425
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 G2030T is positioned at rank 518 and the Athlon II X3 425 is on rank 792, so the Pentium G2030T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2030T
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 425
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2030T | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2030T | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 G2030T and Athlon II X3 425
Pentium G2030T
The Pentium G2030T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,597 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II X3 425
The Athlon II X3 425 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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: 1,595 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
The Pentium G2030T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X3 425 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Athlon II X3 425 has 1 more core. The Athlon II X3 425 is built on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2030T scores 1,597 against the Athlon II X3 425's 1,595 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium G2030T. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2030T vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 425.
| Feature | Pentium G2030T | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.7 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | — | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,597 | 1,595 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2030T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X3 425 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G2030T | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G2030T launched at $42 MSRP, while the Athlon II X3 425 debuted at $79. At current prices ($5 vs $5), the Athlon II X3 425 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G2030T delivers 319.4 pts/$ vs 319.0 pts/$ for the Athlon II X3 425 — making the Pentium G2030T the 0.1% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G2030T | Athlon II X3 425 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-47% | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | $5 |
| Performance per Dollar | 319.4 | 319.0 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2009 |
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