CPU
GPU
Pentium G3460
A6-3650
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 G3460 is positioned at rank 913 and the A6-3650 is on rank 832, so the A6-3650 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3460
Performance Per Dollar A6-3650
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3460 | A6-3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3460 | A6-3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+24%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 G3460 and A6-3650
Pentium G3460
The Pentium G3460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 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: 2,114 points. Launch price was $89.
A6-3650
The A6-3650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,098 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3460 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A6-3650 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A6-3650 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Pentium G3460 versus 2.6 GHz on the A6-3650 — a 29.5% clock advantage for the Pentium G3460 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Pentium G3460 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A6-3650 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3460 scores 2,114 against the A6-3650's 2,098 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium G3460. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3460 vs 0 kB on the A6-3650.
| Feature | Pentium G3460 | A6-3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+35% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+35% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 2,114 | 2,098 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 311 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3460 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A6-3650 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3460 | A6-3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3460) / AMD-V (A6-3650). The A6-3650 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6530D), while the Pentium G3460 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3650 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-3650 rivals Pentium G850.
| Feature | Pentium G3460 | A6-3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 6530D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3460 launched at $149 MSRP, while the A6-3650 debuted at $115. At current prices ($25 vs $20), the A6-3650 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3460 delivers 84.6 pts/$ vs 104.9 pts/$ for the A6-3650 — making the A6-3650 the 21.5% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3460 | A6-3650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $115-23% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $20-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 84.6 | 104.9+24% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2011 |
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