Pentium Silver A1030 vs Pentium G6951

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 Silver A1030 is positioned at rank 1140 and the Pentium G6951 is on rank 892, so the Pentium G6951 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 Silver A1030

#1128

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3825%

#1129

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3769%

#1130

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3460%

#1131

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3445%

#1132

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3413%

#1134

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3296%

#1135

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3160%

#1136

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3155%

#1137

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3070%

#1140

Pentium Silver A1030

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

100%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

99%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

99%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

99%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

98%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

98%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

97%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

96%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

96%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

96%

#1154

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

94%

#1155

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G6951

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

20059%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

18954%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

13762%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4146%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3284%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2873%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1645%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1624%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1479%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1479%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1462%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1423%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1403%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1397%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1384%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

95%

#892

Pentium G6951

MSRP: $89|Avg: $50

100%

#893

Core i3-2125

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

100%

#895

Celeron G1820

MSRP: $110|Avg: $15

99%

#896

Celeron E1600

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

99%

#897

Athlon II X2 270u

MSRP: $68|Avg: $10

99%

#898

Core i5-4570TE

MSRP: $202|Avg: $40

98%

#899

Core i3-2130

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

96%

#902

Core i3-6100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $50

95%

#903

Core i3-4330TE

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

94%

#904

Pentium E5700

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

94%

#906

Athlon II X3 420e

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

94%

#907

Celeron E1500

MSRP: $53|Avg: $5

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Silver A1030 (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and upto-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Silver A1030	Pentium G6951
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G6951 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Silver A1030	Pentium G6951
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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 Silver A1030 Benchmark Check

Pentium G6951 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Silver A1030 and Pentium G6951

Pentium Silver A1030

The Pentium Silver A1030 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: upto-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 1,380 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium G6951

The Pentium G6951 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (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: 1,383 points. Launch price was $94.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium Silver A1030 and Pentium G6951 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Pentium Silver A1030 versus 2.8 GHz on the Pentium G6951 — a 3.6% clock advantage for the Pentium G6951 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Pentium G6951 is built on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium Silver A1030 scores 1,380 against the Pentium G6951's 1,383 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G6951. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Pentium Silver A1030 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G6951.

Feature	Pentium Silver A1030	Pentium G6951
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz	2.8 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.8 GHz+40%
L3 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	—	Clarkdale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,380	1,383

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Silver A1030 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G6951 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.