Pentium G2120T vs Athlon X2 QL-64

Pentium G2120T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WW2013

Athlon X2 QL-64

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G2120T

2 / 2

1,613

0.0%

1,614

+0.1%

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 G2120T is positioned at rank 824 and the Athlon X2 QL-64 is on rank 665, so the Athlon X2 QL-64 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 G2120T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

16813%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

15887%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

11535%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3475%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2753%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2408%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1379%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1361%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1239%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1239%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1225%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1192%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1176%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1171%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1160%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

98%

#824

Pentium G2120T

MSRP: $87|Avg: $10

100%

#825

Athlon II X2 270

MSRP: $72|Avg: $15

100%

#827

Core i7-6850K

MSRP: $617|Avg: $80

99%

#828

Core i5-2500K

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

99%

#829

Pentium G3430

MSRP: $116|Avg: $30

99%

#830

Pentium E5400

MSRP: $55|Avg: $49

99%

#831

Core i5-4570R

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

99%

#832

A6-3650

MSRP: $115|Avg: $20

98%

#833

Core i7-4770R

MSRP: $360|Avg: $89

98%

#835

Core i7-2600

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

98%

#836

Pentium G870

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#837

Athlon II X2 210e

MSRP: $60|Avg: $28

98%

#838

Pentium G645

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 QL-64

#653

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

909%

#654

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

896%

#655

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

822%

#656

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

818%

#657

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

811%

#659

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

783%

#660

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

751%

#661

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

750%

#662

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

730%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

100%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Athlon X2 QL-64 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium G2120T in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium G2120T	Athlon X2 QL-64
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Pentium G2120T holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 50% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Athlon X2 QL-64.

Insight	Pentium G2120T	Athlon X2 QL-64
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+50%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

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 G2120T Benchmark Check

Athlon X2 QL-64 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G2120T and Athlon X2 QL-64

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.

Athlon X2 QL-64

The Athlon X2 QL-64 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: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,614 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium G2120T and Athlon X2 QL-64 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Athlon X2 QL-64 is built on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2120T scores 1,613 against the Athlon X2 QL-64's 1,614 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon X2 QL-64. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2120T vs 0 kB on the Athlon X2 QL-64.

Feature	Pentium G2120T	Athlon X2 QL-64
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	2.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB Intel® Smart Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	1 MB
Process	22 nm-66%	65 nm
Architecture	—	Lion (2008−2009)
PassMark	1,613	1,614

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G2120T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X2 QL-64 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G2120T	Athlon X2 QL-64
Socket	LGA1155	S1
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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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G2120T) / AMD-V (Athlon X2 QL-64).

Feature	Pentium G2120T	Athlon X2 QL-64
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G2120T launched at $87 MSRP, while the Athlon X2 QL-64 debuted at $50. At current prices ($10 vs $15), the Pentium G2120T is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G2120T delivers 161.3 pts/$ vs 107.6 pts/$ for the Athlon X2 QL-64 — making the Pentium G2120T the 39.9% better value option.