Pentium G3240T vs Ryzen 9 5900X
Pentium G3240T
Ryzen 9 5900X
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. The Pentium G3240T is positioned at rank #652 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3240T
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 5900X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3240T | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3240T | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
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 G3240T and Ryzen 9 5900X
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.
Ryzen 9 5900X
The Ryzen 9 5900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 38,955 points. Launch price was $549.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3240T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 9 5900X offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen 9 5900X has 10 more cores. The Ryzen 9 5900X is built on the Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3240T scores 1,693 against the Ryzen 9 5900X's 38,955 — a 183.3% lead for the Ryzen 9 5900X. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G3240T vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 5900X.
| Feature | Pentium G3240T | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 12 / 24+500% |
| Boost Clock | — | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz+37% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 64 MB+2033% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm-68% |
| Architecture | — | Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 1,693 | 38,955+2201% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 21,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,174 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 11,888 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3240T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 5900X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3240T | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3240T) / AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5900X). Primary use case: Ryzen 9 5900X targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 5900X rivals Core i9-12900K.
| Feature | Pentium G3240T | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3240T launched at $64 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 5900X debuted at $549. At current prices ($15 vs $350), the Pentium G3240T is $335 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3240T delivers 112.9 pts/$ vs 111.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 5900X — making the Pentium G3240T the 1.4% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3240T | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64-88% | $549 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-96% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 112.9+1% | 111.3 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2020 |
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