CPU
GPU
Pentium G4620
PRO A12-9800
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 G4620 is positioned at rank 471 and the PRO A12-9800 is on rank 282, so the PRO A12-9800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4620
Performance Per Dollar PRO A12-9800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4620 | PRO A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($154) | ✅ More affordable ($55) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4620 | PRO A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+179%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($154) | ✅ More affordable ($55) |
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 G4620 and PRO A12-9800
Pentium G4620
The Pentium G4620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,761 points. Launch price was $100.
PRO A12-9800
The PRO A12-9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 October 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,751 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4620 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the PRO A12-9800 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A12-9800 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Pentium G4620 versus 4.2 GHz on the PRO A12-9800 — a 12.7% clock advantage for the PRO A12-9800 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Pentium G4620 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the PRO A12-9800 uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4620 scores 3,761 against the PRO A12-9800's 3,751 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium G4620.
| Feature | Pentium G4620 | PRO A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.2 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,761 | 3,751 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4620 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the PRO A12-9800 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4620 | PRO A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G4620 launched at $86 MSRP, while the PRO A12-9800 debuted at $110. At current prices ($154 vs $55), the PRO A12-9800 is $99 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G4620 delivers 24.4 pts/$ vs 68.2 pts/$ for the PRO A12-9800 — making the PRO A12-9800 the 94.5% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G4620 | PRO A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-22% | $110 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $154 | $55-64% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.4 | 68.2+180% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2016 |
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