Phenom II X4 905e vs Pentium G3420
Phenom II X4 905e
Pentium G3420
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 905e is positioned at rank 316 and the Pentium G3420 is on rank 714, so the Phenom II X4 905e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 905e
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3420
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 905e | Pentium G3420 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 905e | Pentium G3420 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 905e and Pentium G3420
Phenom II X4 905e
The Phenom II X4 905e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 June 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: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,014 points. Launch price was $212.
Pentium G3420
The Pentium G3420 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 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: 2,022 points. Launch price was $252.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X4 905e packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G3420 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom II X4 905e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Phenom II X4 905e versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G3420 — a 24.6% clock advantage for the Pentium G3420 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Phenom II X4 905e uses the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G3420 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 905e scores 2,014 against the Pentium G3420's 2,022 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G3420. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 905e vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3420.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 905e | Pentium G3420 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 MB (total)+100% | 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 | 2,014 | 2,022 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X4 905e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3420 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 905e | Pentium G3420 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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