A10 Pro-7350B vs Pentium G2120
A10 Pro-7350B
Pentium G2120
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 Pro-7350B is positioned at rank 597 and the Pentium G2120 is on rank 753, so the A10 Pro-7350B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10 Pro-7350B
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2120
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10 Pro-7350B | Pentium G2120 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10 Pro-7350B | Pentium G2120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 Pro-7350B and Pentium G2120
A10 Pro-7350B
The A10 Pro-7350B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,862 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium G2120
The Pentium G2120 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,876 points. Launch price was $88.
Processing Power
The A10 Pro-7350B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G2120 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A10 Pro-7350B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the A10 Pro-7350B versus 3.1 GHz on the Pentium G2120 — a 6.2% clock advantage for the A10 Pro-7350B (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The A10 Pro-7350B uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium G2120 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A10 Pro-7350B scores 1,862 against the Pentium G2120's 1,876 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium G2120.
| Feature | A10 Pro-7350B | Pentium G2120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+6% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.1 GHz+48% |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,862 | 1,876 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 286 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A10 Pro-7350B uses the FP3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G2120 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Pentium G2120 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (A10 Pro-7350B) vs 16 (Pentium G2120) — the Pentium G2120 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A10 Pro-7350B | Pentium G2120 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP3 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10 Pro-7350B) vs VT-x (Pentium G2120). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R6 (A10 Pro-7350B) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Pentium G2120) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 Pro-7350B targets Business Laptop, Pentium G2120 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: A10 Pro-7350B rivals Core i5-4300U.
| Feature | A10 Pro-7350B | Pentium G2120 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R6 | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Business Laptop | Desktop |
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