Pentium G620T vs A8-3800
Pentium G620T
A8-3800
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 G620T is positioned at rank 571 and the A8-3800 is on rank 886, so the Pentium G620T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G620T
Performance Per Dollar A8-3800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G620T | A8-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G620T | A8-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+125%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
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 G620T and A8-3800
Pentium G620T
The Pentium G620T 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 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,055 points. Launch price was $80.
A8-3800
The A8-3800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,051 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Pentium G620T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-3800 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-3800 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Pentium G620T versus 2.7 GHz on the A8-3800 — a 20.4% clock advantage for the A8-3800 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Pentium G620T uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A8-3800 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G620T scores 2,055 against the A8-3800's 2,051 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G620T. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G620T vs 0 kB on the A8-3800.
| Feature | Pentium G620T | A8-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.7 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 2,055 | 2,051 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 370 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,350 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G620T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8-3800 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G620T | A8-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G620T) / AMD-V (A8-3800). The A8-3800 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6550D), while the Pentium G620T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3800 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A8-3800 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | Pentium G620T | A8-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 6550D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G620T launched at $64 MSRP, while the A8-3800 debuted at $130. At current prices ($90 vs $40), the A8-3800 is $50 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G620T delivers 22.8 pts/$ vs 51.3 pts/$ for the A8-3800 — making the A8-3800 the 76.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G620T | A8-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64-51% | $130 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $90 | $40-56% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.8 | 51.3+125% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2011 |
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