Pentium 3825U vs Pentium 2020M

CPU

GPU

Pentium 3825U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2015

Pentium 2020M

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 3825U

2 / 4

1,396

0.0%

1,412

+1.1%

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 3825U is positioned at rank 886 and the Pentium 2020M is on rank 1063, so the Pentium 3825U 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 Pentium 3825U

#874

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1471%

#875

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1450%

#876

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1331%

#877

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1325%

#878

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1313%

#880

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1268%

#881

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1216%

#882

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1214%

#883

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1181%

#886

Pentium 3825U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#889

Core i7-7820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#890

Celeron 7305

MSRP: $128|Avg: $107

99%

#891

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

98%

#892

Core i7-7820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#895

Pentium B940

MSRP: $134|Avg: $11

98%

#896

Core i5-8305G

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

97%

#897

Celeron 6305

MSRP: $107|Avg: $80

97%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 2020M

#1051

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2784%

#1052

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2743%

#1053

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2518%

#1054

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2507%

#1055

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2484%

#1057

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2398%

#1058

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2300%

#1059

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2296%

#1060

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2234%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

100%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

100%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

99%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

99%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

98%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

97%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#1075

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

97%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium 2020M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium 3825U in both compute-intensive tasks (1.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium 3825U	Pentium 2020M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium 3825U	Pentium 2020M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)

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.

Pentium 3825U Benchmark Check

Pentium 2020M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 3825U and Pentium 2020M

Pentium 3825U

The Pentium 3825U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,396 points. Launch price was $161.

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.

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Processing Power

The Pentium 3825U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium 2020M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 3825U versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium 2020M — a 23.3% clock advantage for the Pentium 2020M (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Pentium 3825U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium 2020M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 3825U scores 1,396 against the Pentium 2020M's 1,412 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium 2020M. Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium 3825U	Pentium 2020M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz	2.4 GHz+26%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	2.4 GHz+26%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-U (2015)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,396	1,412+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	391
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	667

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 3825U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 2020M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium 3825U	Pentium 2020M
Socket	FCBGA1168	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 3825U) / VT-x / EPT (Pentium 2020M). The Pentium 2020M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Pentium 3825U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium 2020M targets Budget.