CPU
GPU
A4 PRO-3340B
Pentium G2020
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 PRO-3340B is positioned at rank 637 and the Pentium G2020 is on rank 648, so the A4 PRO-3340B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4 PRO-3340B
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2020
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4 PRO-3340B | Pentium G2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4 PRO-3340B | Pentium G2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 PRO-3340B and Pentium G2020
A4 PRO-3340B
The A4 PRO-3340B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 December 2014 (10 years ago). It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,709 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium G2020
The Pentium G2020 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (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: 1,705 points. Launch price was $60.
Processing Power
The A4 PRO-3340B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G2020 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4 PRO-3340B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the A4 PRO-3340B versus 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G2020 — a 27.5% clock advantage for the Pentium G2020 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The A4 PRO-3340B uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium G2020 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A4 PRO-3340B scores 1,709 against the Pentium G2020's 1,705 — a 0.2% lead for the A4 PRO-3340B.
| Feature | A4 PRO-3340B | Pentium G2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+32% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+32% |
| L3 Cache | — | 3072 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,709 | 1,705 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4 PRO-3340B uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G2020 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A4 PRO-3340B | Pentium G2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4 PRO-3340B) / not specified (Pentium G2020). The A4 PRO-3340B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8240), while the Pentium G2020 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4 PRO-3340B targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: A4 PRO-3340B rivals Pentium N3520.
| Feature | A4 PRO-3340B | Pentium G2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8240 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Business Laptop | — |
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