Pentium J2900 vs A4-1250

CPU

GPU

Pentium J2900

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.66 GHz2013

A4-1250

2 Cores2 Thrd8 WWMax: 1 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium J2900

4 / 4

1,254

0.0%

1,258

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 J2900 is positioned at rank 1013 and the A4-1250 is on rank 1023, so the Pentium J2900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium J2900

#1001

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2199%

#1002

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2167%

#1003

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1990%

#1004

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1981%

#1005

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1962%

#1007

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1895%

#1008

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1817%

#1009

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1814%

#1010

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1765%

#1013

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

100%

#1014

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

99%

#1015

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

99%

#1016

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

98%

#1017

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

98%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

97%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

96%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

95%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

95%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

94%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

93%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-1250

#1011

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2332%

#1012

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2298%

#1013

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2110%

#1014

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2100%

#1015

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2081%

#1017

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2010%

#1018

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1927%

#1019

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1924%

#1020

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1872%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

99%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

98%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

97%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

95%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

94%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium J2900 leads in gaming performance. However, the A4-1250 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium J2900	A4-1250
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium J2900 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 33% cheaper ($20 vs $30) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium J2900	A4-1250
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+50%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Pentium J2900 Benchmark Check

A4-1250 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium J2900 and A4-1250

Pentium J2900

The Pentium J2900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,254 points. Launch price was $94.

A4-1250

The A4-1250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Temash (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,258 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

The Pentium J2900 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the A4-1250 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium J2900 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.66 GHz on the Pentium J2900 versus 1 GHz on the A4-1250 — a 90.7% clock advantage for the Pentium J2900. The Pentium J2900 uses the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A4-1250 uses Temash (2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium J2900 scores 1,254 against the A4-1250's 1,258 — a 0.3% lead for the A4-1250. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium J2900 vs 0 kB on the A4-1250.

Feature	Pentium J2900	A4-1250
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.66 GHz+166%	1 GHz
Base Clock	2.41 GHz	—
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512K (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-D (2013)	Temash (2013)
PassMark	1,254	1,258
Geekbench 6 Single	—	111
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	188

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium J2900 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-1250 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium J2900	A4-1250
Socket	FCBGA1170	FT3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L 1333 MHz
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium J2900) / true (A4-1250). The A4-1250 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8210), while the Pentium J2900 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-1250 targets Tablet. Direct competitor: A4-1250 rivals Atom Z3740.

Feature	Pentium J2900	A4-1250
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon HD 8210
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	true
Target Use	—	Tablet

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Value Analysis

The Pentium J2900 launched at $94 MSRP, while the A4-1250 debuted at $100. At current prices ($20 vs $30), the Pentium J2900 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium J2900 delivers 62.7 pts/$ vs 41.9 pts/$ for the A4-1250 — making the Pentium J2900 the 39.7% better value option.