Pentium G3220T vs Athlon II X3 435
Pentium G3220T
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 G3220T is positioned at rank 589 and the Athlon II X3 435 is on rank 817, 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 II X3 435
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3220T | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3220T | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G3220T and Athlon II X3 435
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 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 G3220T 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 2.6 GHz on the Pentium G3220T versus 2.9 GHz on the Athlon II X3 435 — a 10.9% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 435 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Pentium G3220T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon II X3 435 uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3220T scores 1,649 against the Athlon II X3 435's 1,645 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G3220T. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3220T vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 435.
| Feature | Pentium G3220T | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.9 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.9 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,649 | 1,645 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3220T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X3 435 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3220T | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | 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 G3220T) / AMD-V (Athlon II X3 435).
| Feature | Pentium G3220T | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3220T launched at $54 MSRP, while the Athlon II X3 435 debuted at $87. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Athlon II X3 435 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3220T delivers 109.9 pts/$ vs 109.7 pts/$ for the Athlon II X3 435 — making the Pentium G3220T the 0.2% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3220T | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $54-38% | $87 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 109.9 | 109.7 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2009 |
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