Pentium J2900 vs A4-9120C

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium J2900

4 / 4

1,254

0.0%

1,258

+0.3%

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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 A4-9120C is on rank 855, so the A4-9120C 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 A4-9120C

#843

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1399%

#844

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1379%

#845

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1266%

#846

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1260%

#847

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1248%

#849

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1206%

#850

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1156%

#851

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1154%

#852

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1123%

#855

A4-9120C

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#856

Ryzen Embedded R1305G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

100%

#863

Pentium Dual Core T2390

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A4-9120C (2019) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium J2900	A4-9120C
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium J2900 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium J2900	A4-9120C
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium J2900 and A4-9120C

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.

A4-9120C

The A4-9120C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. 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 A4-9120C offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium J2900 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.66 GHz on the Pentium J2900 versus 1.6 GHz on the A4-9120C — a 49.8% clock advantage for the Pentium J2900. The Pentium J2900 uses the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A4-9120C uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium J2900 scores 1,254 against the A4-9120C's 1,258 — a 0.3% lead for the A4-9120C.

Feature	Pentium J2900	A4-9120C
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.66 GHz+66%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.41 GHz	—
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Process	22 nm-21%	28 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-D (2013)	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,254	1,258
Geekbench 6 Single	—	418

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium J2900 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-9120C uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium J2900	A4-9120C
Socket	FCBGA1170	BGA
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium J2900) / AMD-V (A4-9120C). The A4-9120C includes integrated graphics (Radeon R4), while the Pentium J2900 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-9120C targets Chromebook. Direct competitor: A4-9120C rivals Celeron N3350.