A10-4657M vs Pentium G2030
A10-4657M
Pentium G2030
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 A10-4657M is positioned at rank 713 and the Pentium G2030 is on rank 778, so the A10-4657M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-4657M
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2030
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-4657M | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-4657M | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
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 A10-4657M and Pentium G2030
A10-4657M
The A10-4657M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,759 points. Launch price was $130.
Pentium G2030
The Pentium G2030 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3 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: 1,769 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A10-4657M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G2030 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A10-4657M has 2 more cores. The A10-4657M is built on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the A10-4657M scores 1,759 against the Pentium G2030's 1,769 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium G2030. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 450 vs 492, a 8.9% lead for the Pentium G2030 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,200 vs 826 (36.9% advantage for the A10-4657M).
| Feature | A10-4657M | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3 GHz+30% |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | — |
| PassMark | 1,759 | 1,769 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 608 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 450 | 492+9% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,200+45% | 826 |
Memory & Platform
The A10-4657M uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G2030 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | A10-4657M | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-4657M) vs VT-x (Pentium G2030). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 7660G (A10-4657M) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) (Pentium G2030) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-4657M targets Laptop, Pentium G2030 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-4657M rivals Core i3-2330M; Pentium G2030 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | A10-4657M | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7660G | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Laptop | Budget |
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