Pentium G3250 vs Athlon II N330
Pentium G3250
Athlon II N330
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 G3250 is positioned at rank 967 and the Athlon II N330 is on rank 884, so the Athlon II N330 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3250
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II N330
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3250 | Athlon II N330 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3250 | Athlon II N330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+101%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 G3250 and Athlon II N330
Pentium G3250
The Pentium G3250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,010 points. Launch price was $171.
Athlon II N330
The Athlon II N330 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: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,999 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G3250 and Athlon II N330 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G3250 versus 2.3 GHz on the Athlon II N330 — a 32.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G3250. The Pentium G3250 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon II N330 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3250 scores 2,010 against the Athlon II N330's 1,999 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G3250.
| Feature | Pentium G3250 | Athlon II N330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+39% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,010 | 1,999 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3250 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II N330 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3250 | Athlon II N330 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | S1 |
| 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 G3250) / true (Athlon II N330). Direct competitor: Athlon II N330 rivals Pentium P6100.
| Feature | Pentium G3250 | Athlon II N330 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3250 launched at $171 MSRP, while the Athlon II N330 debuted at $100. At current prices ($25 vs $50), the Pentium G3250 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3250 delivers 80.4 pts/$ vs 40.0 pts/$ for the Athlon II N330 — making the Pentium G3250 the 67.2% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3250 | Athlon II N330 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $171 | $100-42% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-50% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 80.4+101% | 40.0 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2010 |
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