A4-1250 vs Pentium J2900
A4-1250
Pentium J2900
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 J2900 is on rank 1013, so the Pentium J2900 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 J2900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-1250 | Pentium J2900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-1250 | Pentium J2900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+50%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($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 A4-1250 and Pentium J2900
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 J2900
The Pentium J2900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,254 points. Launch price was $94.
Processing Power
The A4-1250 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium J2900 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium J2900 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the A4-1250 versus 2.66 GHz on the Pentium J2900 — a 90.7% clock advantage for the Pentium J2900. The A4-1250 uses the Temash (2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium J2900 uses Bay Trail-D (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A4-1250 scores 1,258 against the Pentium J2900's 1,254 — a 0.3% lead for the A4-1250. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-1250 vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium J2900.
| Feature | A4-1250 | Pentium J2900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1 GHz | 2.66 GHz+166% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.41 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Temash (2013) | Bay Trail-D (2013) |
| PassMark | 1,258 | 1,254 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 111 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 188 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-1250 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium J2900 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A4-1250 | Pentium J2900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | FCBGA1170 |
| 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 J2900). The A4-1250 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8210), while the Pentium J2900 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-1250 targets Tablet. Direct competitor: A4-1250 rivals Atom Z3740.
| Feature | A4-1250 | Pentium J2900 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 J2900 debuted at $94. At current prices ($30 vs $20), the Pentium J2900 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A4-1250 delivers 41.9 pts/$ vs 62.7 pts/$ for the Pentium J2900 — making the Pentium J2900 the 39.7% better value option.
| Feature | A4-1250 | Pentium J2900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $94-6% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $20-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.9 | 62.7+50% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2013 |
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