CPU
GPU
Pentium G6960
A10 Micro-6700T
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 G6960 is positioned at rank 881 and the A10 Micro-6700T is on rank 724, so the A10 Micro-6700T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G6960
Performance Per Dollar A10 Micro-6700T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G6960 | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G6960 | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 G6960 and A10 Micro-6700T
Pentium G6960
The Pentium G6960 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,433 points. Launch price was $69.
A10 Micro-6700T
The A10 Micro-6700T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,426 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium G6960 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10 Micro-6700T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10 Micro-6700T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.93 GHz on the Pentium G6960 versus 2.2 GHz on the A10 Micro-6700T — a 81.2% clock advantage for the A10 Micro-6700T (base: 2.93 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Pentium G6960 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A10 Micro-6700T uses Mullins (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G6960 scores 1,433 against the A10 Micro-6700T's 1,426 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G6960.
| Feature | Pentium G6960 | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 0.93 GHz | 2.2 GHz+137% |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz+144% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3072 kB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Clarkdale (2010−2011) | Mullins (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,433 | 1,426 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 250 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G6960 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10 Micro-6700T uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G6960 | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G6960) / AMD-V (A10 Micro-6700T). The A10 Micro-6700T includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Pentium G6960 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 Micro-6700T targets Tablet. Direct competitor: A10 Micro-6700T rivals Atom Z3770.
| Feature | Pentium G6960 | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Tablet |
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