Pentium G2130 vs PRO A6-8570
Pentium G2130
PRO A6-8570
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 G2130 is positioned at rank 675 and the PRO A6-8570 is on rank 512, so the PRO A6-8570 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2130
Performance Per Dollar PRO A6-8570
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2130 | PRO A6-8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2130 | PRO A6-8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8) | ✅ 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 G2130 and PRO A6-8570
Pentium G2130
The Pentium G2130 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (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: 1,915 points. Launch price was $90.
PRO A6-8570
The PRO A6-8570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 1,919 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G2130 and PRO A6-8570 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G2130 versus 3.8 GHz on the PRO A6-8570 — a 17.1% clock advantage for the PRO A6-8570 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Pentium G2130 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the PRO A6-8570 uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G2130 scores 1,915 against the PRO A6-8570's 1,919 — a 0.2% lead for the PRO A6-8570.
| Feature | Pentium G2130 | PRO A6-8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 3072 kB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1024 kB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 1,915 | 1,919 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2130 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the PRO A6-8570 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G2130 | PRO A6-8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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