A6-9500 vs Pentium G3220

CPU

GPU

A6-9500

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2017

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Pentium G3220

2 Cores2 Thrd54 WWMax: 3 GHz2013

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A6-9500 vs Pentium G3220 Performance Spectrum

A6-9500

2 / 2

1,876

0.0%

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Pentium G3220

2 / 2

1,885

+0.5%

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.

A6-9500 vs Pentium G3220 FPS Benchmarks

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A6-9500 vs Pentium G3220: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

A6-9500

2017

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,876 vs 1,885).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 18.6 vs 34.9 PassMark/$ ($101 MSRP vs $54 MSRP).
❌20.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 54W.

Pentium G3220

2013

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $47 less on MSRP ($54 MSRP vs $101 MSRP).
✅Delivers 87.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 34.9 vs 18.6 PassMark/$ ($54 MSRP vs $101 MSRP).
✅Draws 54W instead of 65W, a 11W reduction.
✅100% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Pentium G3220 better than A6-9500?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, A6-9500 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, Pentium G3220 pulls ahead with 0.5% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Pentium G3220 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

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

Pentium G3220 is the better buy right now. Pentium G3220 comes in $47 cheaper on MSRP at $54 MSRP versus $101 MSRP, and it still gives you 0.5% better PassMark. The compromise is that A6-9500 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 1.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 87.9% better value on MSRP (34.9 vs 18.6 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, A6-9500 can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap, but on MSRP alone you would want to find it meaningfully cheaper in real-world listings before that path becomes easy to justify.

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

A6-9500 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2017 vs 2013). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

A6-9500 vs Pentium G3220 Technical Specifications

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

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.

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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

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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 80% 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 — 100% 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+80%	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+100%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	8	16+100%

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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

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Value Analysis

At launch, the A6-9500 was priced at $101, while the Pentium G3220 came in at $54. On launch pricing ($101 vs $54), Pentium G3220 was $47 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the A6-9500 delivers 18.6 pts/$ vs 34.9 pts/$ for the Pentium G3220 — making the Pentium G3220 the 61.1% better value option.

Feature	A6-9500	Pentium G3220
MSRP	$101	$54-47%
Performance per Dollar	18.6	34.9+88%
Release Date	2017	2013

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