CPU
GPU
Pentium G3240
PRO A6-8570
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 PRO A6-8570 is on rank 512, so the PRO A6-8570 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 PRO A6-8570
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3240 | PRO A6-8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($126) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3240 | PRO A6-8570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO A6-8570
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.
PRO A6-8570
The PRO A6-8570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 1,919 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G3240 and PRO A6-8570 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The PRO A6-8570 is built on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3240 scores 1,930 against the PRO A6-8570's 1,919 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium G3240.
| Feature | Pentium G3240 | PRO A6-8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 1024 kB |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | — | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 1,930 | 1,919 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3240 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the PRO A6-8570 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3240 | PRO A6-8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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