Athlon X2 QL-64 vs Pentium G2120T
Athlon X2 QL-64
Pentium G2120T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 X2 QL-64 is positioned at rank 665 and the Pentium G2120T is on rank 824, so the Athlon X2 QL-64 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 QL-64
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2120T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 QL-64 | Pentium G2120T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 QL-64 | Pentium G2120T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+50%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 X2 QL-64 and Pentium G2120T
Athlon X2 QL-64
The Athlon X2 QL-64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,614 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium G2120T
The Pentium G2120T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,613 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X2 QL-64 and Pentium G2120T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Athlon X2 QL-64 is built on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon X2 QL-64 scores 1,614 against the Pentium G2120T's 1,613 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon X2 QL-64. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon X2 QL-64 vs 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2120T.
| Feature | Athlon X2 QL-64 | Pentium G2120T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | — |
| Process | 65 nm | 22 nm-66% |
| Architecture | Lion (2008−2009) | — |
| PassMark | 1,614 | 1,613 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 QL-64 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G2120T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon X2 QL-64 | Pentium G2120T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon X2 QL-64) / not specified (Pentium G2120T).
| Feature | Athlon X2 QL-64 | Pentium G2120T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X2 QL-64 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Pentium G2120T debuted at $87. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Pentium G2120T is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 QL-64 delivers 107.6 pts/$ vs 161.3 pts/$ for the Pentium G2120T — making the Pentium G2120T the 39.9% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X2 QL-64 | Pentium G2120T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-43% | $87 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 107.6 | 161.3+50% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2013 |
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