Pentium G3420T vs Athlon 5370
Pentium G3420T
Athlon 5370
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 G3420T is positioned at rank 680 and the Athlon 5370 is on rank 545, so the Athlon 5370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3420T
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5370
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3420T | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3420T | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+166%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 G3420T and Athlon 5370
Pentium G3420T
The Pentium G3420T 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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: 1,912 points. Launch price was $75.
Athlon 5370
The Athlon 5370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,906 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3420T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 5370 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon 5370 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Pentium G3420T versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon 5370 — a 20.4% clock advantage for the Pentium G3420T (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Pentium G3420T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon 5370 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3420T scores 1,912 against the Athlon 5370's 1,906 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium G3420T.
| Feature | Pentium G3420T | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+23% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+23% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,912 | 1,906 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 247 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 636 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3420T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 5370 uses AM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Pentium G3420T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Pentium G3420T) vs 1 (Athlon 5370). PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium G3420T) vs 4 (Athlon 5370) — the Pentium G3420T offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA1150 (Pentium G3420T) and AM1,A50M (Athlon 5370).
| Feature | Pentium G3420T | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G3420T) vs AMD-V (Athlon 5370). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Pentium G3420T) and Radeon R3 (Athlon 5370) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 5370 targets Budget.
| Feature | Pentium G3420T | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | Radeon R3 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3420T launched at $75 MSRP, while the Athlon 5370 debuted at $55. At current prices ($40 vs $15), the Athlon 5370 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3420T delivers 47.8 pts/$ vs 127.1 pts/$ for the Athlon 5370 — making the Athlon 5370 the 90.7% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3420T | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75 | $55-27% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $15-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.8 | 127.1+166% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2014 |
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