Pentium G3220 vs Athlon II P340
Pentium G3220
Athlon II P340
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. The Pentium G3220 is positioned at rank #543 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3220
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3220 | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3220 | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 G3220 and Athlon II P340
Pentium G3220
The Pentium G3220 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,885 points. Launch price was $71.
Athlon II P340
The Athlon II P340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,895 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G3220 and Athlon II P340 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pentium G3220 versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II P340 — a 30.8% clock advantage for the Pentium G3220. The Pentium G3220 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon II P340 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3220 scores 1,885 against the Athlon II P340's 1,895 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon II P340.
| Feature | Pentium G3220 | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+36% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,885 | 1,895 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3220 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II P340 uses S1g4 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Pentium G3220 versus 1066 on the Athlon II P340 — the Athlon II P340 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium G3220 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium G3220) vs 0 (Athlon II P340) — the Pentium G3220 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium G3220 | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | S1g4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | 1066+35433% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+419430300% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Pentium G3220) vs true (Athlon II P340). The Pentium G3220 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics), while the Athlon II P340 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G3220 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon II P340 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Pentium G3220 | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | true |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3220 launched at $54 MSRP, while the Athlon II P340 debuted at $0. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Athlon II P340 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3220 delivers 125.7 pts/$ vs 189.5 pts/$ for the Athlon II P340 — making the Athlon II P340 the 40.5% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3220 | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $54 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 125.7 | 189.5+51% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2010 |
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