A6-9500 vs Pentium G3220
A6-9500
Pentium G3220
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 A6-9500 is positioned at rank 823 and the Pentium G3220 is on rank 543, so the Pentium G3220 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-9500
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3220
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-9500 | Pentium G3220 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-9500 | Pentium G3220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+67%) |
| 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 A6-9500 and Pentium G3220
A6-9500
The A6-9500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 1,876 points. Launch price was $64.
Pentium G3220
The Pentium G3220 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,885 points. Launch price was $71.
Processing Power
Both the A6-9500 and Pentium G3220 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the A6-9500 versus 3 GHz on the Pentium G3220 — a 23.5% clock advantage for the A6-9500 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). The A6-9500 uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium G3220 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-9500 scores 1,876 against the Pentium G3220's 1,885 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G3220. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-9500 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3220.
| Feature | A6-9500 | Pentium G3220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+27% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+17% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,876 | 1,885 |
Memory & Platform
The A6-9500 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G3220 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the A6-9500 versus DDR3-1333 on the Pentium G3220 — the A6-9500 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-9500 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (A6-9500) vs 16 (Pentium G3220) — the Pentium G3220 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A6-9500 | Pentium G3220 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (A6-9500) / VT-x (Pentium G3220). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon R5 (A6-9500) and HD Graphics (Pentium G3220) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G3220 targets Desktop.
| Feature | A6-9500 | Pentium G3220 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon R5 | HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The A6-9500 launched at $101 MSRP, while the Pentium G3220 debuted at $54. At current prices ($25 vs $15), the Pentium G3220 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A6-9500 delivers 75.0 pts/$ vs 125.7 pts/$ for the Pentium G3220 — making the Pentium G3220 the 50.4% better value option.
| Feature | A6-9500 | Pentium G3220 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $101 | $54-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $15-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 75.0 | 125.7+68% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2013 |
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