A4-6210 vs Pentium 2129Y

A4-6210

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2014

Pentium 2129Y

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.1 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A4-6210

4 / 4

1,499

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium 2129Y

2 / 2

1,502

+0.2%

Pentium U5600

Celeron T3300

Core i3-370M

Pentium Dual Core T4500

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 A4-6210 is positioned at rank 787 and the Pentium 2129Y is on rank 590, so the Pentium 2129Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A4-6210

#775

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1175%

#776

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1157%

#777

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1062%

#778

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1058%

#779

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1048%

#781

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1012%

#782

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

970%

#783

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

969%

#784

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

943%

#787

A4-6210

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

98%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#800

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 2129Y

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

99%

#578

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

781%

#579

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

770%

#580

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

707%

#581

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

704%

#582

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

697%

#584

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

673%

#585

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

646%

#586

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

644%

#587

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

627%

#590

Pentium 2129Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A4-6210 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium 2129Y is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	A4-6210	Pentium 2129Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	A4-6210	Pentium 2129Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

A4-6210 Benchmark Check

Pentium 2129Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-6210 and Pentium 2129Y

A4-6210

The A4-6210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Beema (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1599. Passmark benchmark score: 1,499 points. Launch price was $50.

Pentium 2129Y

The Pentium 2129Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 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 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 1.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,502 points. Launch price was $150.

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Processing Power

The A4-6210 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium 2129Y offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4-6210 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the A4-6210 versus 1.1 GHz on the Pentium 2129Y — a 48.3% clock advantage for the A4-6210. The A4-6210 uses the Beema (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium 2129Y uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A4-6210 scores 1,499 against the Pentium 2129Y's 1,502 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium 2129Y.

Feature	A4-6210	Pentium 2129Y
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz+64%	1.1 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	—	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2048 kB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	28 nm	22 nm-21%
Architecture	Beema (2014)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,499	1,502
Geekbench 6 Single	198	—

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Memory & Platform

The A4-6210 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 2129Y uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A4-6210	Pentium 2129Y
Socket	FT3	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	8	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-6210) / not specified (Pentium 2129Y). The A4-6210 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Pentium 2129Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-6210 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-6210 rivals Pentium N3700.