Pentium G2100T vs Athlon X2 QL-66

Pentium G2100T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2012

Athlon X2 QL-66

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G2100T

2 / 2

1,691

0.0%

1,695

+0.2%

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 G2100T is positioned at rank 735 and the Athlon X2 QL-66 is on rank 1048, so the Pentium G2100T 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 G2100T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13823%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13062%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9484%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2857%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2263%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1980%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1134%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1119%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1019%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1019%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1007%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

980%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

967%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

963%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

954%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

98%

#392

Celeron G4920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $115

99%

#735

Pentium G2100T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

100%

#736

Core i5-3330

MSRP: $182|Avg: $21

100%

#737

Pentium E5300

MSRP: $62|Avg: $25

100%

#738

Core i3-4330T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

100%

#739

Athlon II X2 215

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

100%

#740

Core i7-4790S

MSRP: $312|Avg: $60

99%

#741

Pentium G2020T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

99%

#742

FX-6100

MSRP: $165|Avg: $25

99%

#743

Core i7-4771

MSRP: $320|Avg: $78

99%

#746

Core i7-4770S

MSRP: $305|Avg: $35

98%

#747

Core i5-6400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $40

98%

#749

Core i5-3570K

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

98%

#750

Athlon II X3 455

MSRP: $88|Avg: $15

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 Trade-off: The Pentium G2100T leads in gaming performance. However, the Athlon X2 QL-66 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium G2100T	Athlon X2 QL-66
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Athlon X2 QL-66 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 50% cheaper ($5 vs $10) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium G2100T	Athlon X2 QL-66
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+100%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ 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 G2100T Benchmark Check

Athlon X2 QL-66 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G2100T and Athlon X2 QL-66

Pentium G2100T

The Pentium G2100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (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: 1,691 points. Launch price was $69.

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 G2100T and Athlon X2 QL-66 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium G2100T versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon X2 QL-66 — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G2100T. The Pentium G2100T 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 G2100T scores 1,691 against the Athlon X2 QL-66's 1,695 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon X2 QL-66.

Feature	Pentium G2100T	Athlon X2 QL-66
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+18%	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (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	1,691	1,695

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G2100T 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 G2100T	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 G2100T launched at $75 MSRP, while the Athlon X2 QL-66 debuted at $150. At current prices ($10 vs $5), the Athlon X2 QL-66 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G2100T delivers 169.1 pts/$ vs 339.0 pts/$ for the Athlon X2 QL-66 — making the Athlon X2 QL-66 the 66.9% better value option.