Pentium 2020M vs A10 Micro-6700T
Pentium 2020M
A10 Micro-6700T
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 Pentium 2020M is positioned at rank 1063 and the A10 Micro-6700T is on rank 724, so the A10 Micro-6700T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 2020M
Performance Per Dollar A10 Micro-6700T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 2020M | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($134) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 2020M | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($134) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Pentium 2020M and A10 Micro-6700T
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.
A10 Micro-6700T
The A10 Micro-6700T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,426 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium 2020M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10 Micro-6700T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10 Micro-6700T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium 2020M versus 2.2 GHz on the A10 Micro-6700T — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Pentium 2020M (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Pentium 2020M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A10 Micro-6700T uses Mullins (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 2020M scores 1,412 against the A10 Micro-6700T's 1,426 — a 1% lead for the A10 Micro-6700T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 391 vs 250, a 44% lead for the Pentium 2020M that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Pentium 2020M | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+9% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+100% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Mullins (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,412 | 1,426 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 391+56% | 250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 667 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 2020M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10 Micro-6700T uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Pentium 2020M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Pentium 2020M) vs 1 (A10 Micro-6700T). PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium 2020M) vs 4 (A10 Micro-6700T) — the Pentium 2020M offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium 2020M | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x / EPT (Pentium 2020M) vs AMD-V (A10 Micro-6700T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Pentium 2020M) and Radeon R6 (A10 Micro-6700T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium 2020M targets Budget, A10 Micro-6700T targets Tablet. Direct competitor: A10 Micro-6700T rivals Atom Z3770.
| Feature | Pentium 2020M | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x / EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Tablet |
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