CPU
GPU
A4-1250
Pentium G6950
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 A4-1250 is positioned at rank 1023 and the Pentium G6950 is on rank 909, so the Pentium G6950 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-1250
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G6950
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-1250 | Pentium G6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-1250 | Pentium G6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+19%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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 A4-1250 and Pentium G6950
A4-1250
The A4-1250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Temash (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,258 points. Launch price was $50.
Pentium G6950
The Pentium G6950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,252 points. Launch price was $60.
Processing Power
Both the A4-1250 and Pentium G6950 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the A4-1250 versus 2.8 GHz on the Pentium G6950 — a 94.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G6950. The A4-1250 uses the Temash (2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium G6950 uses Clarkdale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A4-1250 scores 1,258 against the Pentium G6950's 1,252 — a 0.5% lead for the A4-1250. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-1250 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G6950.
| Feature | A4-1250 | Pentium G6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1 GHz | 2.8 GHz+180% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Temash (2013) | Clarkdale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,258 | 1,252 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 111 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 188 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-1250 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G6950 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A4-1250 | Pentium G6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | LGA1156 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L 1333 MHz | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A4-1250) / not specified (Pentium G6950). The A4-1250 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8210), while the Pentium G6950 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-1250 targets Tablet. Direct competitor: A4-1250 rivals Atom Z3740.
| Feature | A4-1250 | Pentium G6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8210 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
| Target Use | Tablet | — |
Value Analysis
The A4-1250 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Pentium G6950 debuted at $87. At current prices ($30 vs $25), the Pentium G6950 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A4-1250 delivers 41.9 pts/$ vs 50.1 pts/$ for the Pentium G6950 — making the Pentium G6950 the 17.7% better value option.
| Feature | A4-1250 | Pentium G6950 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $87-13% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $25-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.9 | 50.1+20% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2010 |
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