Pentium G2020 vs Athlon II M300
Pentium G2020
Athlon II M300
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 Athlon II M300 is on rank 940, 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 Athlon II M300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2020 | Athlon II M300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2020 | Athlon II M300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+50%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 Athlon II M300
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.
Athlon II M300
The Athlon II M300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,700 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G2020 and Athlon II M300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G2020 versus 2 GHz on the Athlon II M300 — a 36.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G2020. The Pentium G2020 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon II M300 uses Caspian (2009) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G2020 scores 1,705 against the Athlon II M300's 1,700 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium G2020.
| Feature | Pentium G2020 | Athlon II M300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+45% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3072 kB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Caspian (2009) |
| PassMark | 1,705 | 1,700 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2020 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II M300 uses S1g3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G2020 | Athlon II M300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | S1g3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G2020) / true (Athlon II M300). Direct competitor: Athlon II M300 rivals Core 2 Duo T6400.
| Feature | Pentium G2020 | Athlon II M300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G2020 launched at $64 MSRP, while the Athlon II M300 debuted at $100. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Athlon II M300 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G2020 delivers 113.7 pts/$ vs 170.0 pts/$ for the Athlon II M300 — making the Athlon II M300 the 39.7% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G2020 | Athlon II M300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64-36% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.7 | 170.0+50% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2009 |
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