Pentium D 820 vs A10 Micro-6700T

CPU

GPU

Pentium D 820

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2005

A10 Micro-6700T

4 Cores4 Thrd5 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium D 820

2 / 2

1,412

0.0%

1,426

+1.0%

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 D 820 is positioned at rank 1065 and the A10 Micro-6700T is on rank 724, so the A10 Micro-6700T 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 D 820

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

53194%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

50263%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

36495%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

10994%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

8709%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

7618%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

4363%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

4306%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3921%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3921%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3877%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3772%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3720%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3705%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3671%

#1065

Pentium D 820

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

100%

#1066

Celeron 2.10

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

99%

#1067

Core i7-950

MSRP: $562|Avg: $15

99%

#1068

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

98%

#1069

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

96%

#1070

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

96%

#1071

Core i7-940

MSRP: $562|Avg: $90

92%

#1072

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

85%

#1073

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

84%

#1074

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

81%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

79%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

73%

#1077

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

69%

#1078

Athlon 64 3600+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $15

68%

#1079

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

67%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

67%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10 Micro-6700T

#712

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1029%

#713

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1014%

#714

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

931%

#715

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

926%

#716

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

918%

#718

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

886%

#719

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

850%

#720

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

849%

#721

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

826%

#724

A10 Micro-6700T

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A10 Micro-6700T (2014) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3-1333, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium D 820	A10 Micro-6700T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 90 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium D 820 (2005) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium D 820	A10 Micro-6700T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 D 820 Benchmark Check

A10 Micro-6700T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium D 820 and A10 Micro-6700T

Pentium D 820

The Pentium D 820 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,412 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

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Processing Power

The Pentium D 820 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 2.8 GHz on the Pentium D 820 versus 2.2 GHz on the A10 Micro-6700T — a 24% clock advantage for the Pentium D 820 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Pentium D 820 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the A10 Micro-6700T uses Mullins (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D 820 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 166 vs 250, a 40.4% lead for the A10 Micro-6700T that directly translates to higher frame rates.

Feature	Pentium D 820	A10 Micro-6700T
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+27%	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+133%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB	2048 kB
Process	90 nm	28 nm-69%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Mullins (2014)
PassMark	1,412	1,426
Geekbench 6 Single	166	250+51%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium D 820 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A10 Micro-6700T uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Pentium D 820 versus DDR3-1333 on the A10 Micro-6700T — the A10 Micro-6700T supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10 Micro-6700T supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Pentium D 820) vs 1 (A10 Micro-6700T). PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium D 820) vs 4 (A10 Micro-6700T) — the A10 Micro-6700T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium D 820	A10 Micro-6700T
Socket	LGA775	FT3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR3-1333+50%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: No (Pentium D 820) vs AMD-V (A10 Micro-6700T). The A10 Micro-6700T includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Pentium D 820 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 Micro-6700T targets Tablet. Direct competitor: A10 Micro-6700T rivals Atom Z3770.