A6-7000 vs Pentium D 960

A6-7000

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 3 GHz2014

Pentium D 960

2 Cores2 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A6-7000

2 / 2

1,002

0.0%

Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium D 960

2 / 2

1,005

+0.3%

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 A6-7000 is positioned at rank 1081 and the Pentium D 960 is on rank 1104, so the A6-7000 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 A6-7000

#1069

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2928%

#1070

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2885%

#1071

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2649%

#1072

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2637%

#1073

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2613%

#1075

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2523%

#1076

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2419%

#1077

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2415%

#1078

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2350%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

99%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

96%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1092

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

95%

#1093

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

95%

#1094

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

#1096

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium D 960

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

162352%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

153406%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

111385%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

33556%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

26580%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

23252%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

13318%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

13144%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

11968%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

11967%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

11833%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

11514%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

11353%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

11307%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

11204%

#1104

Pentium D 960

MSRP: $523|Avg: $15

100%

#1105

Athlon XP 2500+

MSRP: $172|Avg: $15

97%

#1106

Athlon 64 3800+

MSRP: $354|Avg: $10

95%

#1107

Pentium 4 2.53

MSRP: $193|Avg: $13

93%

#1108

Pentium 4 2.40

MSRP: $193|Avg: $193

88%

#1109

Athlon XP 2400+

MSRP: $193|Avg: $10

82%

#1110

Pentium D 950

MSRP: $637|Avg: $10

77%

#1111

Athlon XP 1500+

MSRP: $130|Avg: $15

76%

#1112

Athlon 64 4000+

MSRP: $482|Avg: $30

73%

#1113

Pentium 4 2.66

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

66%

#1114

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

65%

#1115

Athlon XP 1600+

MSRP: $160|Avg: $15

65%

#1116

Athlon 64 3400+

MSRP: $440|Avg: $20

65%

#1117

Pentium 4 2.26

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

64%

#1118

Athlon 64 3200+

MSRP: $417|Avg: $10

63%

#1119

Athlon 64 FX-60

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $1000

61%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A6-7000 (2014) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A6-7000	Pentium D 960
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium D 960 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A6-7000	Pentium D 960
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+0%)
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.

A6-7000 Benchmark Check

Pentium D 960 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6-7000 and Pentium D 960

A6-7000

The A6-7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,002 points. Launch price was $70.

Pentium D 960

The Pentium D 960 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $523.

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Processing Power

Both the A6-7000 and Pentium D 960 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the A6-7000 versus 3.6 GHz on the Pentium D 960 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Pentium D 960 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The A6-7000 uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium D 960 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A6-7000 scores 1,002 against the Pentium D 960's 1,005 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium D 960.

Feature	A6-7000	Pentium D 960
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.6 GHz+20%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.6 GHz+64%
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB	2 MB (total)+100%
Process	28 nm-57%	65 nm
Architecture	Kaveri (2014−2015)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	1,002	1,005

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Memory & Platform

The A6-7000 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium D 960 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A6-7000	Pentium D 960
Socket	FT3	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (A6-7000) / not specified (Pentium D 960). The A6-7000 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R4 Graphics), while the Pentium D 960 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A6-7000 rivals Pentium 3556U.

Feature	A6-7000	Pentium D 960
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Radeon R4 Graphics	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	true	—

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Value Analysis

The A6-7000 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Pentium D 960 debuted at $523. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Pentium D 960 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A6-7000 delivers 66.8 pts/$ vs 67.0 pts/$ for the Pentium D 960 — making the Pentium D 960 the 0.3% better value option.