Pentium A1020 vs E-300

Pentium A1020

4 Cores4 Thrd10 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2016

E-300

2 Cores2 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium A1020

4 / 4

1,167

0.0%

1,176

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 A1020 is positioned at rank 1009 and the E-300 is on rank 891, so the E-300 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 A1020

#997

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2162%

#998

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2130%

#999

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1956%

#1000

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1947%

#1001

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1929%

#1003

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1863%

#1004

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1786%

#1005

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1783%

#1006

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1735%

#1009

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#1010

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

100%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

100%

#1012

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

99%

#1013

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

98%

#1014

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

97%

#1015

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

#1016

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

97%

#1017

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

96%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

96%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

95%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

94%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

94%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E-300

#879

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1497%

#880

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1475%

#881

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1354%

#882

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1348%

#883

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1336%

#885

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1290%

#886

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1237%

#887

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1235%

#888

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1202%

#891

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

100%

#892

Core i7-7820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#895

Pentium B940

MSRP: $134|Avg: $11

99%

#896

Core i5-8305G

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

#897

Celeron 6305

MSRP: $107|Avg: $80

99%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#904

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium A1020 leads in gaming performance. However, the E-300 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium A1020	E-300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)	✅ More affordable ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the E-300 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 77% cheaper ($20 vs $86) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium A1020	E-300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+333%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)	✅ More affordable ($20)

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 A1020 Benchmark Check

E-300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium A1020 and E-300

Pentium A1020

The Pentium A1020 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,167 points. Launch price was $69.

E-300

The E-300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 August 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,176 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium A1020 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the E-300 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium A1020 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Pentium A1020 versus 1.3 GHz on the E-300 — a 70% clock advantage for the Pentium A1020. The E-300 is built on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium A1020 scores 1,167 against the E-300's 1,176 — a 0.8% lead for the E-300. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium A1020 vs 0 kB on the E-300.

Feature	Pentium A1020	E-300
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz+108%	1.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.41 GHz	—
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	512K (per core)
Process	22 nm-45%	40 nm
Architecture	—	Zacate (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,167	1,176

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium A1020 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the E-300 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium A1020	E-300
Socket	FCBGA1170	FT1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium A1020) / AMD-V (E-300). The E-300 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6310), while the Pentium A1020 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: E-300 targets Budget Mobile.

Feature	Pentium A1020	E-300
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon HD 6310
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Budget Mobile

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Value Analysis

The Pentium A1020 launched at $86 MSRP, while the E-300 debuted at $60. At current prices ($86 vs $20), the E-300 is $66 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium A1020 delivers 13.6 pts/$ vs 58.8 pts/$ for the E-300 — making the E-300 the 125% better value option.