Pentium 2020M vs Athlon 5150
Pentium 2020M
Athlon 5150
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 Athlon 5150 is on rank 314, 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 Pentium 2020M
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5150
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 2020M | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($134) | ✅ More affordable ($21) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 2020M | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+539%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($134) | ✅ More affordable ($21) |
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 Athlon 5150
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Pentium 2020M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 5150 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon 5150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium 2020M versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 5150 — a 40% clock advantage for the Pentium 2020M. The Pentium 2020M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon 5150 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 2020M scores 1,412 against the Athlon 5150's 1,415 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon 5150.
| Feature | Pentium 2020M | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+50% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 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) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,412 | 1,415 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 391 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 667 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 2020M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 5150 uses AM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Pentium 2020M versus 1600 on the Athlon 5150 — the Athlon 5150 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium 2020M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Pentium 2020M) vs 1 (Athlon 5150). PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium 2020M) vs 4 (Athlon 5150) — the Pentium 2020M offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM70,HM75,HM76,HM77 (Pentium 2020M) and AM1 (Athlon 5150).
| Feature | Pentium 2020M | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | AM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | 1600+53233% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+209715100% | 16 |
| 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 true (Athlon 5150). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Pentium 2020M) and Radeon R3 Graphics (Athlon 5150) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium 2020M targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon 5150 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Pentium 2020M | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | Radeon R3 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x / EPT | true |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium 2020M launched at $134 MSRP, while the Athlon 5150 debuted at $21.
| Feature | Pentium 2020M | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $134 | $21-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $21 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2014 |
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