A8-6410 vs Pentium G2030
A8-6410
Pentium G2030
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 A8-6410 is positioned at rank 928 and the Pentium G2030 is on rank 778, so the Pentium G2030 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-6410
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2030
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-6410 | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-6410 | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+113%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
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 A8-6410 and Pentium G2030
A8-6410
The A8-6410 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Beema (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,772 points. Launch price was $90.
Pentium G2030
The Pentium G2030 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,769 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A8-6410 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G2030 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-6410 has 2 more cores. The A8-6410 is built on the Beema (2014) architecture. In PassMark, the A8-6410 scores 1,772 against the Pentium G2030's 1,769 — a 0.2% lead for the A8-6410.
| Feature | A8-6410 | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB | — |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Beema (2014) | — |
| PassMark | 1,772 | 1,769 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 608 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 492 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 826 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-6410 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G2030 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1866 on the A8-6410 versus DDR3-1600 on the Pentium G2030 — the A8-6410 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium G2030 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A8-6410) vs 2 (Pentium G2030). PCIe lanes: 4 (A8-6410) vs 16 (Pentium G2030) — the Pentium G2030 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FT3b (A8-6410) and H61,B75,H77,Z77,Q77 (Pentium G2030).
| Feature | A8-6410 | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866+62100% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 32 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (A8-6410) vs VT-x (Pentium G2030). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R5 Graphics (A8-6410) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) (Pentium G2030) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G2030 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A8-6410 rivals Pentium N3530; Pentium G2030 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | A8-6410 | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R5 Graphics | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The A8-6410 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Pentium G2030 debuted at $85. At current prices ($40 vs $85), the A8-6410 is $45 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A8-6410 delivers 44.3 pts/$ vs 20.8 pts/$ for the Pentium G2030 — making the A8-6410 the 72.1% better value option.
| Feature | A8-6410 | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $85-15% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-53% | $85 |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.3+113% | 20.8 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2013 |
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