A6-3500 vs Pentium G2020T

A6-3500 vs Pentium G2020T Performance Spectrum

A6-3500

3 / 3

1,439

+0.6%

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Pentium G2020T

2 / 2

1,430

0.0%

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.

A6-3500 vs Pentium G2020T FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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A6-3500 vs Pentium G2020T: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

A6-3500

2011

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon HD 6530D, while Pentium G2020T needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Pentium G2020T.

Trade-offs

❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Pentium G2020T

2013

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,430 vs 1,439).
❌Launch MSRP is still $64 MSRP, while A6-3500 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while A6-3500 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike A6-3500.

Quick Answers

So, is Pentium G2020T better than A6-3500?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Pentium G2020T is ahead with a 1.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, A6-3500 pulls ahead with 0.6% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, A6-3500 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 3 cores and 3 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Pentium G2020T is the better buy right now. Pentium G2020T comes in at an unclear MSRP at $64 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 1.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that A6-3500 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.6% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (22.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Pentium G2020T makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2013 vs 2011). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

A6-3500 vs Pentium G2020T Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

A6-3500

The A6-3500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,439 points. Launch price was $70.

Pentium G2020T

The Pentium G2020T 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $64.

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Processing Power

The A6-3500 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Pentium G2020T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A6-3500 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A6-3500 versus 2.5 GHz on the Pentium G2020T — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Pentium G2020T (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The A6-3500 uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium G2020T uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-3500 scores 1,439 against the Pentium G2020T's 1,430 — a 0.6% lead for the A6-3500. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-3500 vs 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2020T.

Feature	A6-3500	Pentium G2020T
Cores / Threads	3 / 3+50%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.5 GHz+19%
L3 Cache	0 kB	3072 kB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Llano (2011−2012)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,439	1,430
Geekbench 6 Single	265	—

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Memory & Platform

The A6-3500 uses the FM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G2020T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A6-3500	Pentium G2020T
Socket	FM1	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1866	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A6-3500) / not specified (Pentium G2020T). The A6-3500 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6530D), while the Pentium G2020T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3500 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-3500 rivals Pentium G620.