Athlon 64 TF-20 vs Pentium G620
Athlon 64 TF-20
Pentium G620
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 64 TF-20 is positioned at rank 790 and the Pentium G620 is on rank 807, so the Athlon 64 TF-20 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 TF-20
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G620
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 64 TF-20 | Pentium G620 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sherman (2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 64 TF-20 | Pentium G620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+21%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12) |
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 64 TF-20 and Pentium G620
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.
Pentium G620
The Pentium G620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 22 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 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: 1,238 points. Launch price was $60.
Processing Power
The Athlon 64 TF-20 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Pentium G620 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium G620 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 TF-20 versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium G620 — a 47.6% clock advantage for the Pentium G620. The Athlon 64 TF-20 uses the Sherman (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium G620 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 64 TF-20 scores 1,245 against the Pentium G620's 1,238 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon 64 TF-20.
| Feature | Athlon 64 TF-20 | Pentium G620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz+63% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Sherman (2009) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,245 | 1,238 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 64 TF-20 uses the S1g1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G620 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon 64 TF-20 | Pentium G620 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g1 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: false (Athlon 64 TF-20) / not specified (Pentium G620).
| Feature | Athlon 64 TF-20 | Pentium G620 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | false | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 64 TF-20 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Pentium G620 debuted at $64. At current prices ($10 vs $12), the Athlon 64 TF-20 is $2 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 64 TF-20 delivers 124.5 pts/$ vs 103.2 pts/$ for the Pentium G620 — making the Athlon 64 TF-20 the 18.7% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 64 TF-20 | Pentium G620 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-22% | $64 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-17% | $12 |
| Performance per Dollar | 124.5+21% | 103.2 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2011 |
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