Pentium E6700 vs A4-9120

Pentium E6700

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2010

A4-9120

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium E6700

2 / 2

1,219

0.0%

1,222

+0.2%

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 E6700 is positioned at rank 915 and the A4-9120 is on rank 871, so the A4-9120 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 E6700

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

21998%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

20786%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

15092%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4547%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3601%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3151%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1805%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1781%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1622%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1621%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1603%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1560%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1538%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1532%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1518%

#395

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491

99%

#915

Pentium E6700

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#916

Phenom II X4 820

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#917

Core i7-3930K

MSRP: $583|Avg: $150

99%

#919

Core i7-4930K

MSRP: $670|Avg: $100

99%

#920

Sempron LE-1250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

99%

#921

Pentium E6500

MSRP: $84|Avg: $10

99%

#922

Core i5-2500

MSRP: $294|Avg: $69

98%

#924

Athlon II X4 605e

MSRP: $143|Avg: $25

97%

#925

Athlon II X4 610e

MSRP: $143|Avg: $20

97%

#926

Core i5-2390T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $182

97%

#927

Phenom II X4 910e

MSRP: $157|Avg: $69

97%

#928

FX-8100

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

96%

#930

Celeron E1400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $63

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-9120

#859

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1440%

#860

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1419%

#861

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1303%

#862

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1297%

#863

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1285%

#865

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1241%

#866

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1190%

#867

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1188%

#868

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1156%

#871

A4-9120

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

100%

#877

Microsoft SQ1

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

99%

#879

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

99%

#882

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#884

Athlon II N330

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

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 A4-9120 (2017) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium E6700	A4-9120
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium E6700 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium E6700	A4-9120
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)	✅ 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 E6700 Benchmark Check

A4-9120 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E6700 and A4-9120

Pentium E6700

The Pentium E6700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,219 points. Launch price was $80.

A4-9120

The A4-9120 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,222 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium E6700 and A4-9120 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium E6700 versus 2.5 GHz on the A4-9120 — a 24.6% clock advantage for the Pentium E6700 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Pentium E6700 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the A4-9120 uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E6700 scores 1,219 against the A4-9120's 1,222 — a 0.2% lead for the A4-9120.

Feature	Pentium E6700	A4-9120
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+28%	2.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+45%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+100%	1 MB
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Wolfdale (2008−2010)	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,219	1,222
Geekbench 6 Single	—	350

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium E6700 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A4-9120 uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Pentium E6700 versus DDR4-2133 on the A4-9120 — the A4-9120 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Pentium E6700) vs 1 (A4-9120). PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium E6700) vs 8 (A4-9120) — the A4-9120 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium E6700	A4-9120
Socket	LGA775	BGA
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR4-2133+33%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	8

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Pentium E6700) vs AMD-V (A4-9120). The A4-9120 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Pentium E6700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium E6700 targets Desktop, A4-9120 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-9120 rivals Celeron N3350.