Pentium G3420 vs Phenom II X4 810
Pentium G3420
Phenom II X4 810
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 G3420 is positioned at rank 714 and the Phenom II X4 810 is on rank 312, so the Phenom II X4 810 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3420
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 810
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3420 | Phenom II X4 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3420 | Phenom II X4 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+334%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) |
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 G3420 and Phenom II X4 810
Pentium G3420
The Pentium G3420 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 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: 2,022 points. Launch price was $252.
Phenom II X4 810
The Phenom II X4 810 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 February 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,036 points. Launch price was $116.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3420 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom II X4 810 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 810 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G3420 versus 2.6 GHz on the Phenom II X4 810 — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G3420 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Pentium G3420 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom II X4 810 uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3420 scores 2,022 against the Phenom II X4 810's 2,036 — a 0.7% lead for the Phenom II X4 810. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3420 vs 4 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 810.
| Feature | Pentium G3420 | Phenom II X4 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+23% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+23% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 4 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,022 | 2,036 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3420 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X4 810 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3420 | Phenom II X4 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3420 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Phenom II X4 810 debuted at $175.
| Feature | Pentium G3420 | Phenom II X4 810 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-51% | $175 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2009 |
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