Athlon 64 TF-20 vs A4-1200

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 64 TF-20 is positioned at rank 790 and the A4-1200 is on rank 859, so the Athlon 64 TF-20 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 TF-20

#778

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1178%

#779

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1161%

#780

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1066%

#781

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1061%

#782

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1051%

#784

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1015%

#785

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

973%

#786

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

972%

#787

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

946%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

99%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#800

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

98%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

97%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-1200

#847

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1411%

#848

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1390%

#849

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1276%

#850

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1270%

#851

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1259%

#853

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1215%

#854

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1165%

#855

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1163%

#856

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1132%

#859

A4-1200

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#863

Pentium Dual Core T2390

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

98%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Athlon 64 TF-20 leads in gaming performance. However, the A4-1200 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Athlon 64 TF-20	A4-1200
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sherman (2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Athlon 64 TF-20	A4-1200
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon 64 TF-20 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 64 TF-20 and A4-1200

Athlon 64 TF-20

The Athlon 64 TF-20 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Sherman (2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,245 points. Launch price was $149.

A4-1200

The A4-1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Temash (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,248 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

The Athlon 64 TF-20 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the A4-1200 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4-1200 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 TF-20 versus 1 GHz on the A4-1200 — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 TF-20. The Athlon 64 TF-20 uses the Sherman (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the A4-1200 uses Temash (2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 TF-20 scores 1,245 against the A4-1200's 1,248 — a 0.2% lead for the A4-1200.

Feature	Athlon 64 TF-20	A4-1200
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz+60%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512K (per core)
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	Sherman (2009)	Temash (2013)
PassMark	1,245	1,248
Geekbench 6 Single	—	70

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon 64 TF-20 uses the S1g1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-1200 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Athlon 64 TF-20 versus DDR3L-1066 on the A4-1200 — the A4-1200 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-1200 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon 64 TF-20) vs 1 (A4-1200).

Feature	Athlon 64 TF-20	A4-1200
Socket	S1g1	FT3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR3L-1066+50%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Athlon 64 TF-20) vs AMD-V (A4-1200). The A4-1200 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8180), while the Athlon 64 TF-20 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-1200 targets Tablet. Direct competitor: A4-1200 rivals Atom Z2760.