Phenom II X3 P840 vs Pentium 6805

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Phenom II X3 P840

3 / 3

4,425

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Pentium 6805

2 / 4

4,424

0.0%

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 P840 is positioned at rank 45 and the Pentium 6805 is on rank 744, so the Phenom II X3 P840 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 Phenom II X3 P840

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

97%

#33

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

199%

#34

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

196%

#35

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

180%

#36

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

179%

#37

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

177%

#39

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

171%

#40

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

164%

#41

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

164%

#42

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

160%

#45

Phenom II X3 P840

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 6805

#732

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1068%

#733

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1052%

#734

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

966%

#735

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

961%

#736

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

953%

#738

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

920%

#739

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

882%

#740

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

881%

#741

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

857%

#744

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

100%

#749

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

100%

#757

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium 6805 (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Phenom II X3 P840	Pentium 6805
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-Y (2020) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Phenom II X3 P840 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Phenom II X3 P840	Pentium 6805
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)

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.

Phenom II X3 P840 Benchmark Check

Pentium 6805 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Phenom II X3 P840 and Pentium 6805

Phenom II X3 P840

The Phenom II X3 P840 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1.5 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,425 points. Launch price was $149.

Pentium 6805

The Pentium 6805 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 4,424 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

The Phenom II X3 P840 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Pentium 6805 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X3 P840 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Phenom II X3 P840 versus 3 GHz on the Pentium 6805 — a 44.9% clock advantage for the Pentium 6805. The Phenom II X3 P840 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium 6805 uses Ice Lake-Y (2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X3 P840 scores 4,425 against the Pentium 6805's 4,424 — a 0% lead for the Phenom II X3 P840.

Feature	Phenom II X3 P840	Pentium 6805
Cores / Threads	3 / 3+50%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz	3 GHz+58%
Base Clock	—	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	—	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+500%	256 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	10 nm-78%
Architecture	Champlain (2010−2011)	Ice Lake-Y (2020)
PassMark	4,425	4,424

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Memory & Platform

The Phenom II X3 P840 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 6805 uses FCBGA1526 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.