Pentium G3240T
VS
A4-4355M

Pentium G3240T vs A4-4355M

Intel

Pentium G3240T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WW2014
VS
AMD

A4-4355M

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2012

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 G3240T is positioned at rank 652 and the A4-4355M is on rank 730, so the Pentium G3240T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3240T

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
11785%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
11136%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
8085%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
2436%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1929%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
1688%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
967%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
954%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
869%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
869%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
859%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
836%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
824%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
821%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
813%
#388
Ryzen Embedded R2312
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
100%
#389
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200
99%
#652
Pentium G3240T
MSRP: $64|Avg: $15
100%
#653
Core i3-4160T
MSRP: $117|Avg: $18
100%
#657
Core i3-4350
MSRP: $138|Avg: $130
99%
#659
Core i5-6600T
MSRP: $213|Avg: $35
99%
#660
FX-4350
MSRP: $122|Avg: $140
99%
#661
Core i5-3570T
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
99%
#662
Core i5-6600K
MSRP: $242|Avg: $105
98%
#663
Core i5-4440
MSRP: $184|Avg: $101
98%
#664
Core i3-4370
MSRP: $149|Avg: $41
98%
#665
Core i5-7500T
MSRP: $202|Avg: $130
98%
#666
Core i5-4670
MSRP: $213|Avg: $65
97%
#667
Core i5-7400T
MSRP: $182|Avg: $78
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-4355M

#718
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1042%
#719
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1026%
#720
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
942%
#721
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
938%
#722
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
929%
#724
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
897%
#725
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
860%
#726
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
859%
#727
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
836%
#730
A4-4355M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#744
Pentium 6805
MSRP: $161|Avg: $161
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A4-4355M leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium G3240T is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightPentium G3240TA4-4355M
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightPentium G3240TA4-4355M
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 G3240T and A4-4355M

Intel

Pentium G3240T

The Pentium G3240T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,693 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

A4-4355M

The A4-4355M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,690 points. Launch price was $50.

Processing Power

Both the Pentium G3240T and A4-4355M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The A4-4355M is built on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3240T scores 1,693 against the A4-4355M's 1,690 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G3240T. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G3240T vs 0 kB on the A4-4355M.

FeaturePentium G3240TA4-4355M
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.4 GHz
Base Clock
2.7 GHz+42%
1.9 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB Intel® Smart Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
1 MB (total)
Process
22 nm-31%
32 nm
Architecture
Trinity (2012−2013)
PassMark
1,693
1,690
Geekbench 6 Single
239
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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G3240T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-4355M uses FP2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePentium G3240TA4-4355M
Socket
LGA1150
FP2
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
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3240T) / AMD-V (A4-4355M). The A4-4355M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7400G), while the Pentium G3240T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-4355M targets Ultrathin Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-4355M rivals Pentium 2117U.

FeaturePentium G3240TA4-4355M
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 7400G
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Ultrathin Laptop