CPU
GPU
Pentium G3450
Athlon II X4 630
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 G3450 is positioned at rank 649 and the Athlon II X4 630 is on rank 868, so the Pentium G3450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3450
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 630
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3450 | Athlon II X4 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3450 | Athlon II X4 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+66%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ 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 G3450 and Athlon II X4 630
Pentium G3450
The Pentium G3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 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: 2,182 points. Launch price was $175.
Athlon II X4 630
The Athlon II X4 630 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. 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: 2,175 points. Launch price was $63.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3450 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X4 630 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X4 630 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G3450 versus 2.8 GHz on the Athlon II X4 630 — a 16.4% clock advantage for the Pentium G3450 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Pentium G3450 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon II X4 630 uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3450 scores 2,182 against the Athlon II X4 630's 2,175 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium G3450. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3450 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 630.
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Athlon II X4 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+18% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+21% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Propus (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,182 | 2,175 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3450 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X4 630 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Athlon II X4 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3450) / AMD-V (Athlon II X4 630).
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Athlon II X4 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3450 launched at $82 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 630 debuted at $129. At current prices ($25 vs $15), the Athlon II X4 630 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3450 delivers 87.3 pts/$ vs 145.0 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 630 — making the Athlon II X4 630 the 49.7% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Athlon II X4 630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $82-36% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $15-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.3 | 145.0+66% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2009 |
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