CPU
GPU
Pentium G3430
FirePro A320
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 G3430 is positioned at rank 829 and the FirePro A320 is on rank 478, so the FirePro A320 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3430
Performance Per Dollar FirePro A320
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3430 | FirePro A320 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3430 | FirePro A320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ 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 G3430 and FirePro A320
Pentium G3430
The Pentium G3430 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 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: 2,127 points. Launch price was $116.
FirePro A320
The FirePro A320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,153 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3430 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the FirePro A320 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FirePro A320 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G3430 versus 4.2 GHz on the FirePro A320 — a 24% clock advantage for the FirePro A320 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Pentium G3430 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the FirePro A320 uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3430 scores 2,127 against the FirePro A320's 2,153 — a 1.2% lead for the FirePro A320.
| Feature | Pentium G3430 | FirePro A320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+1500% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,127 | 2,153+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3430 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FirePro A320 uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3430 | FirePro A320 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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