Pentium G3420 vs Ryzen 7 5800X
Pentium G3420
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Ryzen 7 5800X
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 G3420 is positioned at rank #714 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 G3420
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5800X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3420 | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3420 | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+205%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
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 Ryzen 7 5800X
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.
Ryzen 7 5800X
The Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 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. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3420 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5800X has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G3420 versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X — a 38% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800X (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Pentium G3420 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3420 scores 2,022 against the Ryzen 7 5800X's 27,712 — a 172.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3420 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X.
| Feature | Pentium G3420 | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 8 / 16+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz+47% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+19% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 32 MB+967% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm-68% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 2,022 | 27,712+1271% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3420 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3420 | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G3420) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5800X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium G3420 | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3420 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5800X debuted at $449. At current prices ($40 vs $180), the Pentium G3420 is $140 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3420 delivers 50.5 pts/$ vs 154.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5800X — making the Ryzen 7 5800X the 101.1% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3420 | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-81% | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-78% | $180 |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.5 | 154.0+205% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2020 |
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