CPU
GPU
Pentium G2120
A10 Pro-7350B
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 G2120 is positioned at rank 753 and the A10 Pro-7350B is on rank 597, so the A10 Pro-7350B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2120
Performance Per Dollar A10 Pro-7350B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2120 | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2120 | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ 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 G2120 and A10 Pro-7350B
Pentium G2120
The Pentium G2120 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,876 points. Launch price was $88.
A10 Pro-7350B
The A10 Pro-7350B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,862 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium G2120 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10 Pro-7350B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10 Pro-7350B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Pentium G2120 versus 3.3 GHz on the A10 Pro-7350B — a 6.2% clock advantage for the A10 Pro-7350B (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Pentium G2120 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A10 Pro-7350B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G2120 scores 1,876 against the A10 Pro-7350B's 1,862 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium G2120.
| Feature | Pentium G2120 | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+48% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4096 kB+1500% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,876 | 1,862 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 286 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2120 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10 Pro-7350B uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Pentium G2120 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium G2120) vs 8 (A10 Pro-7350B) — the Pentium G2120 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium G2120 | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Pentium G2120) vs AMD-V (A10 Pro-7350B). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Pentium G2120) and Radeon R6 (A10 Pro-7350B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G2120 targets Desktop, A10 Pro-7350B targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: A10 Pro-7350B rivals Core i5-4300U.
| Feature | Pentium G2120 | A10 Pro-7350B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | Business Laptop |
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