Phenom II X4 805 vs Pentium G3250
Phenom II X4 805
Pentium G3250
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 X4 805 is positioned at rank 317 and the Pentium G3250 is on rank 967, so the Phenom II X4 805 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 805
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3250
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 805 | Pentium G3250 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 805 | Pentium G3250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
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 X4 805 and Pentium G3250
Phenom II X4 805
The Phenom II X4 805 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 February 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 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: 2,001 points. Launch price was $174.
Pentium G3250
The Pentium G3250 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 2,010 points. Launch price was $171.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X4 805 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G3250 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom II X4 805 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Phenom II X4 805 versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G3250 — a 24.6% clock advantage for the Pentium G3250 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Phenom II X4 805 uses the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G3250 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 805 scores 2,001 against the Pentium G3250's 2,010 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G3250. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 805 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3250.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 805 | Pentium G3250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+28% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+33% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Deneb (2009−2011) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,001 | 2,010 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X4 805 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3250 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 805 | Pentium G3250 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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