A6-3600 vs Pentium G2020
A6-3600
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 A6-3600 is positioned at rank 613 and the Pentium G2020 is on rank 648, so the A6-3600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-3600
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2020
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-3600 | Pentium G2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-3600 | Pentium G2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+65%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($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 A6-3600 and Pentium G2020
A6-3600
The A6-3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 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: 1,718 points. Launch price was $70.
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 A6-3600 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G2020 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A6-3600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A6-3600 versus 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G2020 — a 18.9% clock advantage for the Pentium G2020 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The A6-3600 uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium G2020 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-3600 scores 1,718 against the Pentium G2020's 1,705 — a 0.8% lead for the A6-3600. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-3600 vs 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2020.
| Feature | A6-3600 | Pentium G2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.9 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.9 GHz+38% |
| 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 | 1,718 | 1,705 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 253 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A6-3600 uses the FM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G2020 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A6-3600 | Pentium G2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A6-3600) / not specified (Pentium G2020). The A6-3600 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6530D), while the Pentium G2020 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3600 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-3600 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | A6-3600 | Pentium G2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6530D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The A6-3600 launched at $95 MSRP, while the Pentium G2020 debuted at $64. At current prices ($25 vs $15), the Pentium G2020 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A6-3600 delivers 68.7 pts/$ vs 113.7 pts/$ for the Pentium G2020 — making the Pentium G2020 the 49.3% better value option.
| Feature | A6-3600 | Pentium G2020 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $95 | $64-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $15-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 68.7 | 113.7+66% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2013 |
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