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IntelBX80646G3240 
AMDFD6300WMHKBOX
▲ 53928 ▼

2 Cores, 2 Threads @3.1GHz, Haswell.
Release date: Q2 2014.

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6 Cores, 6 Threads @3.5GHz, Piledriver.
Release date: Q4 2012.

Effective Speed 
+10%
Real World Speed
Performance profile from 272,359 user samples
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10,752 User Benchmarks
Best Bench: 59% Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Worst Bench: 34% Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Poor: 34% Great: 59%
SPEED RANK: 787th / 1442
Gaming
Gaming 50%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Sail boat
261,607 User Benchmarks
Best Bench: 62% Base clock 4.4 GHz, turbo 4.4 GHz (avg)
Worst Bench: 44% Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Poor: 44% Great: 62%
SPEED RANK: 676th / 1442
Gaming
Gaming 55%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 40%
Jet ski
Effective Speed
Effective CPU Speed 		50.2 % 55.2 % Slightly faster effective speed.
+10%
Average Score 
+2%
Memory
Avg. Memory Latency 		75.2 Pts 79.2 Pts Slightly lower memory latency.
+5%
1-Core
Avg. Single Core Speed 		79.4 Pts Much faster single-core speed.
+40% 		56.7 Pts
2-Core
Avg. Dual Core Speed 		145 Pts Much faster dual-core speed.
+39% 		104 Pts
4-Core
Avg. Quad Core Speed 		149 Pts 176 Pts Faster quad-core speed.
+18%
8-Core
Avg. Octa Core Speed 		151 Pts 217 Pts Much faster octa-core speed.
+44%
Overclocked Score 
+1%
Memory
OC Memory Latency 		90.5 Pts +2% 89 Pts
1-Core
OC Single Core Speed 		88.3 Pts Faster OC single-core speed.
+29% 		68.5 Pts
2-Core
OC Dual Core Speed 		175 Pts Much faster OC dual-core speed.
+41% 		124 Pts
4-Core
OC Quad Core Speed 		175 Pts 215 Pts Faster OC quad-core speed.
+23%
8-Core
OC Octa Core Speed 		175 Pts 265 Pts Much faster OC octa-core speed.
+51%
Value & Sentiment 
+182%
Market Share
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Market Share
Market Share (trailing 30 days) 		0.01 % 0.08 % Hugely higher market share.
+700%
Value
Value For Money 		79.9 % 89.9 % Better value.
+13%
User Rating
UBM User Rating 		53 % 57 % Slightly more popular.
+8%
Price
Price (score) 		$51 $47 Slightly cheaper.
+8%
Nice To Haves 
+52%
Age
Newest 		121 Months More recent.
+13% 		139 Months
TDP
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 		53 Watts Much more energy efficient.
+44% 		95 Watts
Cores
CPU Processing Cores 		2 cores 6 cores Hugely higher core count.
+200%
Threads
CPU Processing Threads 		2 threads 6 threads Hugely higher thread count.
+200%
Lithography
Manufacturing process 		22 nm Much newer manufacturing.
+31% 		32 nm
Base Clock
Base Clock Speed 		3.1 GHz 3.5 GHz Faster base frequency.
+13%
Turbo Clock
Turbo Clock Speed 		3.1 GHz 4.1 GHz Much faster turbo frequency.
+32%
64-Core
OC Multi Core Speed 		175 Pts 275 Pts Much faster OC 64-core speed.
+57%
64-Core
Avg. Multi Core Speed 		150 Pts 226 Pts Much faster 64-core speed.
+51%
Specifications 
Series
CPU Architecture 		Haswell Piledriver
Socket
Motherboard Socket 		FCLGA1150 AM3+
Graphics
Integrated Graphics 		HD None
Conclusion 
Average Bench 50.2%
Average Bench 55.2%
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The Intel Pentium G3240 is a budget dual-core, twin threaded processor. It was released in Q2 2014 and with a base frequency of 3.1 GHz it scores a reasonable 78 for effective speed. The G3240 is quick enough to run most basic applications without any issues and it’s very reasonably priced for its performance. The integrated HD Graphics are fine for general desktop use but not for 3D gaming. The G3258 has a base frequency just 100 MHz faster than the G3240, but can be unlocked to realise speeds up to 4.3 GHz using just the stock cooler. Comparing the G3258 and G3240 shows that when the G3258 is overclocked it offers 48% more performance for just a 13% price premium. [Nov '14 CPUPro]

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The FX 6-Core, like most CPUs from AMD, delivers reasonably good server orientated multi threaded performance and consequently good processing thoughput at a reasonable price tag. Where the FX 6-Core lacks is in the area of single core performance which although not normally a major problem for server workloads, is always very relevant to desktop users. The overall performance of the FX 6-Core is comparable to Intel's five years younger Core i7-950. There are server orientated use cases where the FX 6-Core will excel thanks to its excellent overall throughput and in those instances the FX 6-Core represents good value for money. But typical desktop users will find far better value elsewhere. [Sep '13 CPUPro]

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