Pentium G3250T vs Athlon 64 X2 6000+
Pentium G3250T
Athlon 64 X2 6000+
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 G3250T is positioned at rank 617 and the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ is on rank 1077, so the Pentium G3250T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3250T
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 6000+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3250T | Athlon 64 X2 6000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3250T | Athlon 64 X2 6000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 G3250T and Athlon 64 X2 6000+
Pentium G3250T
The Pentium G3250T 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,818 points. Launch price was $46.
Athlon 64 X2 6000+
The Athlon 64 X2 6000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,825 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G3250T and Athlon 64 X2 6000+ share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium G3250T versus 3.1 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ — a 10.2% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 6000+. The Pentium G3250T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ uses Windsor (2006−2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3250T scores 1,818 against the Athlon 64 X2 6000+'s 1,825 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon 64 X2 6000+. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3250T vs 0 kB on the Athlon 64 X2 6000+.
| Feature | Pentium G3250T | Athlon 64 X2 6000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.1 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-76% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Windsor (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,818 | 1,825 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3250T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ uses AM2 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3250T | Athlon 64 X2 6000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3250T launched at $64 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ debuted at $450. At current prices ($30 vs $20), the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3250T delivers 60.6 pts/$ vs 91.3 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ — making the Athlon 64 X2 6000+ the 40.4% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3250T | Athlon 64 X2 6000+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64-86% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $20-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.6 | 91.3+51% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2007 |
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