CPU
GPU
A8-4555M
Pentium G630
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 A8-4555M is positioned at rank 826 and the Pentium G630 is on rank 840, so the A8-4555M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-4555M
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G630
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-4555M | Pentium G630 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($46) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-4555M | Pentium G630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($46) |
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 A8-4555M and Pentium G630
A8-4555M
The A8-4555M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 19 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,341 points. Launch price was $90.
Pentium G630
The Pentium G630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,354 points. Launch price was $100.
Processing Power
The A8-4555M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G630 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-4555M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A8-4555M versus 2.7 GHz on the Pentium G630 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Pentium G630 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The A8-4555M uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium G630 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A8-4555M scores 1,341 against the Pentium G630's 1,354 — a 1% lead for the Pentium G630. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-4555M vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G630.
| Feature | A8-4555M | Pentium G630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.7 GHz+69% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,341 | 1,354 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-4555M uses the FP2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G630 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-4555M | Pentium G630 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP2 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A8-4555M) / not specified (Pentium G630). The A8-4555M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7600G), while the Pentium G630 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-4555M rivals Core i3-2367M.
| Feature | A8-4555M | Pentium G630 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7600G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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