Pentium G3240T vs Athlon X2 QL-66

Pentium G3240T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WW2014

Athlon X2 QL-66

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G3240T

2 / 2

1,693

0.0%

1,695

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Athlon X2 QL-66 is on rank 1048, 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

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11785%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11136%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8085%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2436%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1929%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1688%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

967%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

954%

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 Athlon X2 QL-66

#1036

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2596%

#1037

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2558%

#1038

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2349%

#1039

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2338%

#1040

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2317%

#1042

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2237%

#1043

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2145%

#1044

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2142%

#1045

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2084%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

100%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

98%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

98%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

97%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

96%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

96%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

95%

#1059

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

94%

#1060

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

94%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

94%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Athlon X2 QL-66 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium G3240T in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium G3240T	Athlon X2 QL-66
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Athlon X2 QL-66 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 67% cheaper ($5 vs $15) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium G3240T	Athlon X2 QL-66
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+200%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($5)

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.

Pentium G3240T Benchmark Check

Athlon X2 QL-66 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G3240T and Athlon X2 QL-66

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.

Athlon X2 QL-66

The Athlon X2 QL-66 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,695 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium G3240T and Athlon X2 QL-66 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Athlon X2 QL-66 is built on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3240T scores 1,693 against the Athlon X2 QL-66's 1,695 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon X2 QL-66.

Feature	Pentium G3240T	Athlon X2 QL-66
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB Intel® Smart Cache	—
L2 Cache	—	1 MB
Process	22 nm-66%	65 nm
Architecture	—	Lion (2008−2009)
PassMark	1,693	1,695

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G3240T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X2 QL-66 uses S1g2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G3240T	Athlon X2 QL-66
Socket	LGA1150	S1g2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G3240T launched at $64 MSRP, while the Athlon X2 QL-66 debuted at $150. At current prices ($15 vs $5), the Athlon X2 QL-66 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3240T delivers 112.9 pts/$ vs 339.0 pts/$ for the Athlon X2 QL-66 — making the Athlon X2 QL-66 the 100.1% better value option.