Phenom II X4 805 vs Pentium G3220

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium G3220
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 54 Watt
1.19
Phenom II X4 805
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.23
+3.4%

Phenom II X4 805 outperforms Pentium G3220 by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium G3220 and Phenom II X4 805 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23582320
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.130.10
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.081.22
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Deneb (2009−2011)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)9 February 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$71$174

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Pentium G3220 has 30% better value for money than Phenom II X4 805.

Detailed specifications

Pentium G3220 and Phenom II X4 805 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads24
Base clock speed3 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz2.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm45 nm
Die size177 mm2258 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million758 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Pentium G3220 and Phenom II X4 805 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
Socket1150AM3
Power consumption (TDP)54 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium G3220 and Phenom II X4 805. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium G3220 and Phenom II X4 805 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium G3220 and Phenom II X4 805. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD (Haswell)On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium G3220 and Phenom II X4 805.

PCIe version3.02.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Pentium G3220 1.19
Phenom II X4 805 1.23
+3.4%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Pentium G3220 1895
Phenom II X4 805 1959
+3.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.19 1.23
Recency 1 September 2013 9 February 2009
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 54 Watt 95 Watt

Pentium G3220 has an age advantage of 4 years, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 75.9% lower power consumption.

Phenom II X4 805, on the other hand, has a 3.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Pentium G3220 and Phenom II X4 805.


Should you still have questions on choice between Pentium G3220 and Phenom II X4 805, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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