Phenom II X4 840T vs Core i3-3245
Phenom II X4 840T
Core i3-3245
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 X4 840T is positioned at rank 265 and the Core i3-3245 is on rank 794, so the Phenom II X4 840T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 840T
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3245
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 840T | Core i3-3245 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zosma (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 840T | Core i3-3245 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 840T and Core i3-3245
Phenom II X4 840T
The Phenom II X4 840T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Zosma (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 2,367 points. Launch price was $80.
Core i3-3245
The Core i3-3245 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2013 (12 years ago). It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,412 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X4 840T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-3245 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 840T has 2 more cores. The Phenom II X4 840T is built on the Zosma (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 840T scores 2,367 against the Core i3-3245's 2,412 — a 1.9% lead for the Core i3-3245. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 840T vs 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i3-3245.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 840T | Core i3-3245 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.4 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+100% | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Zosma (2010−2011) | — |
| PassMark | 2,367 | 2,412+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X4 840T uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-3245 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 840T | Core i3-3245 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom II X4 840T) / VT-x (Core i3-3245). The Core i3-3245 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Phenom II X4 840T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-3245 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 840T | Core i3-3245 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4000 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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