CPU
GPU
Athlon 5150
Pentium G2020T
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 G2020T is on rank 741, 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 G2020T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 5150 | Pentium G2020T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($21) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 5150 | Pentium G2020T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+225%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($21) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) |
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 Athlon 5150 and Pentium G2020T
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 G2020T
The Pentium G2020T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
The Athlon 5150 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G2020T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon 5150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 5150 versus 2.5 GHz on the Pentium G2020T — a 43.9% clock advantage for the Pentium G2020T. The Athlon 5150 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium G2020T uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 5150 scores 1,415 against the Pentium G2020T's 1,430 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium G2020T.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Pentium G2020T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.5 GHz+56% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3072 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,415 | 1,430+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 5150 uses the AM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G2020T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Pentium G2020T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM1 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Athlon 5150) / not specified (Pentium G2020T). The Athlon 5150 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3 Graphics), while the Pentium G2020T requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Athlon 5150 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Pentium G2020T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R3 Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 5150 launched at $21 MSRP, while the Pentium G2020T debuted at $64. At current prices ($21 vs $69), the Athlon 5150 is $48 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 5150 delivers 67.4 pts/$ vs 20.7 pts/$ for the Pentium G2020T — making the Athlon 5150 the 105.9% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Pentium G2020T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $21-67% | $64 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $21-70% | $69 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.4+226% | 20.7 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2013 |
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