Pentium G2020 vs Athlon X2 QL-66

Pentium G2020

2 Cores2 Thrd55 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2013

Athlon X2 QL-66

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G2020

2 / 2

1,705

+0.6%

1,695

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

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 G2020 is positioned at rank 648 and the Athlon X2 QL-66 is on rank 1048, so the Pentium G2020 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 G2020

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11701%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11056%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8028%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2418%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1916%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1676%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

960%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

947%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

863%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

862%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

853%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

830%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

818%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

815%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

808%

#388

Ryzen Embedded R2312

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#389

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200

98%

#648

Pentium G2020

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

100%

#649

Pentium G3450

MSRP: $82|Avg: $25

100%

#650

Core i7-6700

MSRP: $303|Avg: $143

100%

#651

Athlon II X4 631

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#652

Pentium G3240T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

99%

#653

Core i3-4160T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $18

99%

#657

Core i3-4350

MSRP: $138|Avg: $130

98%

#659

Core i5-6600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $35

98%

#660

FX-4350

MSRP: $122|Avg: $140

98%

#661

Core i5-3570T

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

98%

#662

Core i5-6600K

MSRP: $242|Avg: $105

98%

#663

Core i5-4440

MSRP: $184|Avg: $101

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 QL-66

#1036

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2596%

#1037

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2558%

#1038

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2349%

#1039

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2338%

#1040

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2317%

#1042

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2237%

#1043

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2145%

#1044

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2142%

#1045

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2084%

#1048

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

100%

#1049

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

98%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

98%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

97%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

96%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

96%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

95%

#1059

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

94%

#1060

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

94%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

94%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium G2020 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Athlon X2 QL-66 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium G2020	Athlon X2 QL-66
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Athlon X2 QL-66 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 198% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Pentium G2020.

Insight	Pentium G2020	Athlon X2 QL-66
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+198%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($5)

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 G2020 Benchmark Check

Athlon X2 QL-66 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G2020 and Athlon X2 QL-66

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 X2 QL-66

The Athlon X2 QL-66 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,695 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium G2020 and Athlon X2 QL-66 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G2020 versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon X2 QL-66 — a 27.5% clock advantage for the Pentium G2020. The Pentium G2020 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon X2 QL-66 uses Lion (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G2020 scores 1,705 against the Athlon X2 QL-66's 1,695 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium G2020.

Feature	Pentium G2020	Athlon X2 QL-66
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+32%	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3072 kB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	22 nm-66%	65 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Lion (2008−2009)
PassMark	1,705	1,695

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G2020 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X2 QL-66 uses S1g2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G2020	Athlon X2 QL-66
Socket	LGA1155	S1g2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G2020 launched at $64 MSRP, while the Athlon X2 QL-66 debuted at $150. At current prices ($15 vs $5), the Athlon X2 QL-66 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G2020 delivers 113.7 pts/$ vs 339.0 pts/$ for the Athlon X2 QL-66 — making the Athlon X2 QL-66 the 99.6% better value option.