CPU
GPU
Pentium G3460T
A8-3800
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 G3460T is positioned at rank 602 and the A8-3800 is on rank 886, so the Pentium G3460T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3460T
Performance Per Dollar A8-3800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3460T | A8-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3460T | A8-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+74%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
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 G3460T and A8-3800
Pentium G3460T
The Pentium G3460T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,036 points. Launch price was $69.
A8-3800
The A8-3800 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,051 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3460T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-3800 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-3800 has 2 more cores. The A8-3800 is built on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3460T scores 2,036 against the A8-3800's 2,051 — a 0.7% lead for the A8-3800. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G3460T vs 0 kB on the A8-3800.
| Feature | Pentium G3460T | A8-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+25% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | — | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 2,036 | 2,051 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 370 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,350 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3460T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-3800 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3460T | A8-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3460T) / AMD-V (A8-3800). The A8-3800 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6550D), while the Pentium G3460T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3800 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A8-3800 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | Pentium G3460T | A8-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 6550D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3460T launched at $69 MSRP, while the A8-3800 debuted at $130.
| Feature | Pentium G3460T | A8-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69-47% | $130 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2011 |
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