CPU
GPU
Pentium G3240
Athlon II P360
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 Athlon II P360 is on rank 662, so the Athlon II P360 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 Athlon II P360
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3240 | Athlon II P360 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($126) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3240 | Athlon II P360 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1170%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($126) | ✅ 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 G3240 and Athlon II P360
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.
Athlon II P360
The Athlon II P360 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: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,946 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G3240 and Athlon II P360 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Athlon II P360 is built on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3240 scores 1,930 against the Athlon II P360's 1,946 — a 0.8% lead for the Athlon II P360.
| Feature | Pentium G3240 | Athlon II P360 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | — | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,930 | 1,946 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3240 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II P360 uses S1g4 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3240 | Athlon II P360 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | S1g4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3240) / true (Athlon II P360). Direct competitor: Athlon II P360 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Pentium G3240 | Athlon II P360 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3240 launched at $89 MSRP, while the Athlon II P360 debuted at $60. At current prices ($126 vs $10), the Athlon II P360 is $116 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3240 delivers 15.3 pts/$ vs 194.6 pts/$ for the Athlon II P360 — making the Athlon II P360 the 170.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3240 | Athlon II P360 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89 | $60-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $126 | $10-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.3 | 194.6+1172% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2010 |
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