Pentium G860 vs Athlon II X3 415e
Pentium G860
Athlon II X3 415e
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 G860 is positioned at rank 861 and the Athlon II X3 415e is on rank 798, so the Athlon II X3 415e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G860
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 415e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G860 | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($36) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G860 | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+139%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($36) | ✅ 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 G860 and Athlon II X3 415e
Pentium G860
The Pentium G860 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,485 points. Launch price was $75.
Athlon II X3 415e
The Athlon II X3 415e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,481 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Pentium G860 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X3 415e offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Athlon II X3 415e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pentium G860 versus 2.5 GHz on the Athlon II X3 415e — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Pentium G860 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Pentium G860 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon II X3 415e uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G860 scores 1,485 against the Athlon II X3 415e's 1,481 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium G860. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G860 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 415e.
| Feature | Pentium G860 | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+20% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+20% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,485 | 1,481 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G860 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X3 415e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium G860) vs 0 (Athlon II X3 415e) — the Pentium G860 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium G860 | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Pentium G860) / not specified (Athlon II X3 415e). The Pentium G860 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics), while the Athlon II X3 415e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G860 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium G860 | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G860 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Athlon II X3 415e debuted at $75. At current prices ($36 vs $15), the Athlon II X3 415e is $21 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G860 delivers 41.3 pts/$ vs 98.7 pts/$ for the Athlon II X3 415e — making the Athlon II X3 415e the 82.1% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G860 | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86 | $75-13% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $36 | $15-58% |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.3 | 98.7+139% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2010 |
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