Pentium G3420T vs Opteron X2170
Pentium G3420T
Opteron X2170
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 Opteron X2170 is on rank 285, so the Opteron X2170 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 Opteron X2170
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3420T | Opteron X2170 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Steppe Eagle (2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3420T | Opteron X2170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Opteron X2170
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.
Opteron X2170
The Opteron X2170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Steppe Eagle (2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,911 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3420T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Opteron X2170 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron X2170 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Pentium G3420T versus 2.4 GHz on the Opteron X2170 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Pentium G3420T (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Pentium G3420T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron X2170 uses Steppe Eagle (2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3420T scores 1,912 against the Opteron X2170's 1,911 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium G3420T. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3420T vs 0 kB on the Opteron X2170.
| Feature | Pentium G3420T | Opteron X2170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+13% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+13% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Steppe Eagle (2016) |
| PassMark | 1,912 | 1,911 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3420T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron X2170 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3420T | Opteron X2170 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G3420T) / not specified (Opteron X2170). The Pentium G3420T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Opteron X2170 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Pentium G3420T | Opteron X2170 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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