Athlon 5150 vs Pentium 2020M
Athlon 5150
Pentium 2020M
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 Athlon 5150 is positioned at rank 314 and the Pentium 2020M is on rank 1063, so the Athlon 5150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5150
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 2020M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 5150 | Pentium 2020M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($21) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($134) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 5150 | Pentium 2020M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+539%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($21) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($134) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 5150 and Pentium 2020M
Athlon 5150
The Athlon 5150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,415 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium 2020M
The Pentium 2020M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,412 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
The Athlon 5150 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium 2020M offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon 5150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 5150 versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium 2020M — a 40% clock advantage for the Pentium 2020M. The Athlon 5150 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium 2020M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 5150 scores 1,415 against the Pentium 2020M's 1,412 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon 5150.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Pentium 2020M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.4 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,415 | 1,412 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 391 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 667 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 5150 uses the AM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 2020M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Athlon 5150 versus DDR3-1600 on the Pentium 2020M — the Athlon 5150 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium 2020M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Athlon 5150) vs 2 (Pentium 2020M). PCIe lanes: 4 (Athlon 5150) vs 16 (Pentium 2020M) — the Pentium 2020M offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM1 (Athlon 5150) and HM70,HM75,HM76,HM77 (Pentium 2020M).
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Pentium 2020M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM1 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600+53233% | 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 (Athlon 5150) vs VT-x / EPT (Pentium 2020M). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R3 Graphics (Athlon 5150) and Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Pentium 2020M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium 2020M targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon 5150 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Pentium 2020M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R3 Graphics | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x / EPT |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 5150 launched at $21 MSRP, while the Pentium 2020M debuted at $134.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Pentium 2020M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $21-84% | $134 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $21 | — |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2012 |
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