Pentium G2030 vs A10-4657M
Pentium G2030
A10-4657M
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 G2030 is positioned at rank 778 and the A10-4657M is on rank 713, so the A10-4657M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2030
Performance Per Dollar A10-4657M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2030 | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2030 | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ 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 G2030 and A10-4657M
Pentium G2030
The Pentium G2030 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,769 points. Launch price was $69.
A10-4657M
The A10-4657M 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,759 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Pentium G2030 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-4657M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-4657M has 2 more cores. The A10-4657M is built on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2030 scores 1,769 against the A10-4657M's 1,759 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium G2030. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 492 vs 450, a 8.9% lead for the Pentium G2030 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 826 vs 1,200 (36.9% advantage for the A10-4657M).
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | — | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+30% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | — | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,769 | 1,759 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 608 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 492+9% | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 826 | 1,200+45% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2030 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-4657M uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | BGA |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Pentium G2030) vs AMD-V (A10-4657M). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) (Pentium G2030) and Radeon HD 7660G (A10-4657M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G2030 targets Budget, A10-4657M targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Pentium G2030 rivals Core i3-2100; A10-4657M rivals Core i3-2330M.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | A10-4657M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) | Radeon HD 7660G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Laptop |
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