Pentium G3220T vs Athlon 64 FX-74
Pentium G3220T
Athlon 64 FX-74
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 G3220T is positioned at rank 589 and the Athlon 64 FX-74 is on rank 1087, so the Pentium G3220T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3220T
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 FX-74
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3220T | Athlon 64 FX-74 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3220T | Athlon 64 FX-74 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+232%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 G3220T and Athlon 64 FX-74
Pentium G3220T
The Pentium G3220T 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,649 points. Launch price was $40.
Athlon 64 FX-74
The Athlon 64 FX-74 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Novembro 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: F. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,658 points. Launch price was $500.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G3220T and Athlon 64 FX-74 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium G3220T versus 3 GHz on the Athlon 64 FX-74 — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 FX-74. The Pentium G3220T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon 64 FX-74 uses Windsor (2006−2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3220T scores 1,649 against the Athlon 64 FX-74's 1,658 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon 64 FX-74. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3220T vs 0 kB on the Athlon 64 FX-74.
| Feature | Pentium G3220T | Athlon 64 FX-74 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-76% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Windsor (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,649 | 1,658 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 750 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3220T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 64 FX-74 uses F (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3220T | Athlon 64 FX-74 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | F |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3220T) / AMD-V (Athlon 64 FX-74). Primary use case: Athlon 64 FX-74 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon 64 FX-74 rivals Pentium Extreme Edition 965.
| Feature | Pentium G3220T | Athlon 64 FX-74 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3220T launched at $54 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 FX-74 debuted at $499. At current prices ($15 vs $50), the Pentium G3220T is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3220T delivers 109.9 pts/$ vs 33.2 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 FX-74 — making the Pentium G3220T the 107.3% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3220T | Athlon 64 FX-74 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $54-89% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-70% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 109.9+231% | 33.2 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2006 |
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