Pentium G3450 vs Atom x7211RE

CPU

GPU

Pentium G3450

2 Cores2 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2014

Atom x7211RE

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G3450

2 / 2

2,182

0.0%

2,188

+0.3%

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 Atom x7211RE is on rank 515, so the Atom x7211RE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3450

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11714%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11069%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8037%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2421%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1918%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1678%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

961%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

948%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

864%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

863%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

854%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

831%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

819%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

816%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

808%

#388

Ryzen Embedded R2312

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#389

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200

98%

#649

Pentium G3450

MSRP: $82|Avg: $25

100%

#650

Core i7-6700

MSRP: $303|Avg: $143

100%

#651

Athlon II X4 631

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#652

Pentium G3240T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

99%

#653

Core i3-4160T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $18

99%

#657

Core i3-4350

MSRP: $138|Avg: $130

98%

#659

Core i5-6600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $35

98%

#660

FX-4350

MSRP: $122|Avg: $140

98%

#661

Core i5-3570T

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

98%

#662

Core i5-6600K

MSRP: $242|Avg: $105

98%

#663

Core i5-4440

MSRP: $184|Avg: $101

98%

#664

Core i3-4370

MSRP: $149|Avg: $41

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x7211RE

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

99%

#503

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

670%

#504

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

661%

#505

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

606%

#506

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

604%

#507

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

598%

#509

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

578%

#510

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

554%

#511

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

553%

#512

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

538%

#515

Atom x7211RE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x7211RE (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium G3450	Atom x7211RE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G3450 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium G3450	Atom x7211RE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Pentium G3450 Benchmark Check

Atom x7211RE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G3450 and Atom x7211RE

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.

Atom x7211RE

The Atom x7211RE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 2,188 points. Launch price was $42.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium G3450 and Atom x7211RE share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G3450 versus 3.2 GHz on the Atom x7211RE — a 3.1% clock advantage for the Pentium G3450 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Pentium G3450 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom x7211RE uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3450 scores 2,182 against the Atom x7211RE's 2,188 — a 0.3% lead for the Atom x7211RE. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3450 vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7211RE.

Feature	Pentium G3450	Atom x7211RE
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz+3%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+240%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	6 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB (total)+700%
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Amston Lake (2024−2025)
PassMark	2,182	2,188

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G3450 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7211RE uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G3450	Atom x7211RE
Socket	LGA1150	FCBGA1264
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3450) / VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7211RE). The Atom x7211RE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (16 EU)), while the Pentium G3450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Atom x7211RE targets Embedded.