CPU
GPU
Pentium G2020T
A6-3500
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 G2020T is positioned at rank 741 and the A6-3500 is on rank 707, so the A6-3500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2020T
Performance Per Dollar A6-3500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2020T | A6-3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2020T | A6-3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) | ✅ 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 G2020T and A6-3500
Pentium G2020T
The Pentium G2020T 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $64.
A6-3500
The A6-3500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,439 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Pentium G2020T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A6-3500 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the A6-3500 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Pentium G2020T versus 2.4 GHz on the A6-3500 — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Pentium G2020T (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Pentium G2020T uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A6-3500 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G2020T scores 1,430 against the A6-3500's 1,439 — a 0.6% lead for the A6-3500. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2020T vs 0 kB on the A6-3500.
| Feature | Pentium G2020T | A6-3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+4% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+19% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3072 kB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,430 | 1,439 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 265 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2020T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A6-3500 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G2020T | A6-3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G2020T) / AMD-V (A6-3500). The A6-3500 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6530D), while the Pentium G2020T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3500 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-3500 rivals Pentium G620.
| Feature | Pentium G2020T | A6-3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 6530D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Desktop |
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