Pentium G2020 vs A8-4500M
Pentium G2020
A8-4500M
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 G2020 is positioned at rank 648 and the A8-4500M is on rank 728, so the Pentium G2020 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2020
Performance Per Dollar A8-4500M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2020 | A8-4500M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2020 | A8-4500M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 G2020 and A8-4500M
Pentium G2020
The Pentium G2020 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,705 points. Launch price was $60.
A8-4500M
The A8-4500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: unknown. Passmark benchmark score: 1,693 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Pentium G2020 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-4500M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-4500M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G2020 versus 2.8 GHz on the A8-4500M — a 3.5% clock advantage for the Pentium G2020 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Pentium G2020 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A8-4500M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G2020 scores 1,705 against the A8-4500M's 1,693 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium G2020. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2020 vs 0 kB on the A8-4500M.
| Feature | Pentium G2020 | A8-4500M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+4% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+53% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3072 kB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+1500% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,705 | 1,693 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 283 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2020 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-4500M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G2020 | A8-4500M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FS1r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G2020) / AMD-V (A8-4500M). The A8-4500M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7640G), while the Pentium G2020 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-4500M targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-4500M rivals Core i3-3110M.
| Feature | Pentium G2020 | A8-4500M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7640G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Laptop |
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