CPU
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Pentium G2120T
A4-6250J
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 G2120T is positioned at rank 824 and the A4-6250J is on rank 643, so the A4-6250J offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2120T
Performance Per Dollar A4-6250J
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2120T | A4-6250J |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2120T | A4-6250J |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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 G2120T and A4-6250J
Pentium G2120T
The Pentium G2120T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,613 points. Launch price was $69.
A4-6250J
The A4-6250J 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. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,619 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Pentium G2120T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A4-6250J offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4-6250J has 2 more cores. The A4-6250J is built on the Beema (2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2120T scores 1,613 against the A4-6250J's 1,619 — a 0.4% lead for the A4-6250J.
| Feature | Pentium G2120T | A4-6250J |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | — | Beema (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,613 | 1,619 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 208 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2120T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-6250J uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G2120T | A4-6250J |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G2120T) / AMD-V (A4-6250J). The A4-6250J includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Pentium G2120T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-6250J targets Entry Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-6250J rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Pentium G2120T | A4-6250J |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R3 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Entry Desktop |
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