CPU
GPU
Pentium G2030
A10-5745M
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 A10-5745M is on rank 709, so the A10-5745M 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 A10-5745M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2030 | A10-5745M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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 (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2030 | A10-5745M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A10-5745M
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.
A10-5745M
The A10-5745M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,767 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Pentium G2030 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-5745M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-5745M has 2 more cores. The A10-5745M is built on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2030 scores 1,769 against the A10-5745M's 1,767 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium G2030. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2030 vs 0 kB on the A10-5745M.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | A10-5745M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+43% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | — | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,769 | 1,767 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 608 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 492 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 826 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2030 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-5745M uses FP2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Pentium G2030 versus 1333 on the A10-5745M — the A10-5745M supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium G2030 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H61,B75,H77,Z77,Q77 (Pentium G2030) and FP2 (A10-5745M).
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | A10-5745M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FP2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | 1333+44333% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+209715100% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Pentium G2030) vs true (A10-5745M). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) (Pentium G2030) and Radeon HD 8610G (A10-5745M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G2030 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium G2030 rivals Core i3-2100; A10-5745M rivals Core i3-4010U.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | A10-5745M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) | Radeon HD 8610G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | true |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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