CPU
GPU
Pentium G3240
A10-4600M
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 G3240 is positioned at rank 757 and the A10-4600M is on rank 661, so the A10-4600M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3240
Performance Per Dollar A10-4600M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3240 | A10-4600M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($126) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3240 | A10-4600M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($126) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 G3240 and A10-4600M
Pentium G3240
The Pentium G3240 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,930 points. Launch price was $69.
A10-4600M
The A10-4600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,948 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3240 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-4600M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-4600M has 2 more cores. The A10-4600M is built on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3240 scores 1,930 against the A10-4600M's 1,948 — a 0.9% lead for the A10-4600M. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G3240 vs 0 kB on the A10-4600M.
| Feature | Pentium G3240 | A10-4600M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | — | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+35% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | — | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,930 | 1,948 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 342 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 916 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3240 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-4600M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3240 | A10-4600M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FS1r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3240) / AMD-V (A10-4600M). The A10-4600M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7660G), while the Pentium G3240 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-4600M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-4600M rivals Core i3-2310M.
| Feature | Pentium G3240 | A10-4600M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7660G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Laptop |
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