Phenom II X3 710 vs Core i5-3339Y
Phenom II X3 710
Core i5-3339Y
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 Phenom II X3 710 is positioned at rank 400 and the Core i5-3339Y is on rank 412, so the Phenom II X3 710 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X3 710
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3339Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X3 710 | Core i5-3339Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($125) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Heka (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X3 710 | Core i5-3339Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($125) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Phenom II X3 710 and Core i5-3339Y
Phenom II X3 710
The Phenom II X3 710 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 February 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Heka (2009−2010) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). 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: 1,597 points. Launch price was $85.
Core i5-3339Y
The Core i5-3339Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,589 points. Launch price was $250.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X3 710 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Core i5-3339Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X3 710 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Phenom II X3 710 versus 2 GHz on the Core i5-3339Y — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Phenom II X3 710 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Phenom II X3 710 uses the Heka (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-3339Y uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X3 710 scores 1,597 against the Core i5-3339Y's 1,589 — a 0.5% lead for the Phenom II X3 710. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X3 710 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3339Y.
| Feature | Phenom II X3 710 | Core i5-3339Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+30% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+73% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+100% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Heka (2009−2010) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,597 | 1,589 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 368 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 707 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X3 710 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-3339Y uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X3 710 | Core i5-3339Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom II X3 710) / true (Core i5-3339Y). The Core i5-3339Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Phenom II X3 710 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-3339Y rivals AMD A8-4555M.
| Feature | Phenom II X3 710 | Core i5-3339Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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