Pentium G620 vs Athlon II X2 260
Pentium G620
Athlon II X2 260
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 G620 is positioned at rank 807 and the Athlon II X2 260 is on rank 780, so the Athlon II X2 260 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G620
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 260
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G620 | Athlon II X2 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G620 | Athlon II X2 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 G620 and Athlon II X2 260
Pentium G620
The Pentium G620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 22 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,238 points. Launch price was $60.
Athlon II X2 260
The Athlon II X2 260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,248 points. Launch price was $48.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G620 and Athlon II X2 260 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium G620 versus 3.2 GHz on the Athlon II X2 260 — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 260 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Pentium G620 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon II X2 260 uses Regor (2009−2013) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G620 scores 1,238 against the Athlon II X2 260's 1,248 — a 0.8% lead for the Athlon II X2 260. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G620 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X2 260.
| Feature | Pentium G620 | Athlon II X2 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+23% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Regor (2009−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,238 | 1,248 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G620 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X2 260 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G620 | Athlon II X2 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G620) / true (Athlon II X2 260). Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 260 rivals Pentium E6700.
| Feature | Pentium G620 | Athlon II X2 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G620 launched at $64 MSRP, while the Athlon II X2 260 debuted at $60. At current prices ($12 vs $12), the Athlon II X2 260 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G620 delivers 103.2 pts/$ vs 104.0 pts/$ for the Athlon II X2 260 — making the Athlon II X2 260 the 0.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G620 | Athlon II X2 260 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64 | $60-6% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $12 | $12 |
| Performance per Dollar | 103.2 | 104.0 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2010 |
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