Pentium G2030 vs A8-6410
Pentium G2030
A8-6410
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 A8-6410 is on rank 928, so the Pentium G2030 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 A8-6410
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2030 | A8-6410 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2030 | A8-6410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+113%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
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 A8-6410
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.
A8-6410
The A8-6410 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Beema (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,772 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Pentium G2030 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-6410 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-6410 has 2 more cores. The A8-6410 is built on the Beema (2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2030 scores 1,769 against the A8-6410's 1,772 — a 0.2% lead for the A8-6410.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | A8-6410 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+50% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 2048 kB |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | — | Beema (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,769 | 1,772 |
| 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 A8-6410 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Pentium G2030 versus 1866 on the A8-6410 — the A8-6410 supports 199.4% 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. Memory channels: 2 (Pentium G2030) vs 1 (A8-6410). PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium G2030) vs 4 (A8-6410) — the Pentium G2030 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,B75,H77,Z77,Q77 (Pentium G2030) and FT3b (A8-6410).
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | A8-6410 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | 1866+62100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+209715100% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Pentium G2030) vs true (A8-6410). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) (Pentium G2030) and Radeon R5 Graphics (A8-6410) — 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; A8-6410 rivals Pentium N3530.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | A8-6410 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) | Radeon R5 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | true |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G2030 launched at $85 MSRP, while the A8-6410 debuted at $100. At current prices ($85 vs $40), the A8-6410 is $45 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G2030 delivers 20.8 pts/$ vs 44.3 pts/$ for the A8-6410 — making the A8-6410 the 72.1% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | A8-6410 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $85-15% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $85 | $40-53% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.8 | 44.3+113% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2014 |
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