Pentium SU2700 vs A4-9120C

Pentium SU2700

1 Cores1 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2009

A4-9120C

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium SU2700

1 / 1

1,268

+0.8%

Celeron 857

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,258

0.0%

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 SU2700 is positioned at rank 1022 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 SU2700

#1010

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2314%

#1011

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2280%

#1012

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2093%

#1013

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2084%

#1014

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2065%

#1016

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1994%

#1017

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1912%

#1018

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1909%

#1019

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1857%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

99%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

98%

#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

97%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1033

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

96%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

95%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

94%

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 SU2700	A4-9120C
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium SU2700 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium SU2700	A4-9120C
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ 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.

Pentium SU2700 Benchmark Check

A4-9120C Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium SU2700 and A4-9120C

Pentium SU2700

The Pentium SU2700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,268 points. Launch price was $69.

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 SU2700 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the A4-9120C offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4-9120C has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Pentium SU2700 versus 1.6 GHz on the A4-9120C — a 20.7% clock advantage for the A4-9120C. The Pentium SU2700 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A4-9120C uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium SU2700 scores 1,268 against the A4-9120C's 1,258 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium SU2700.

Feature	Pentium SU2700	A4-9120C
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	1.3 GHz	1.6 GHz+23%
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,268	1,258
Geekbench 6 Single	—	418

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium SU2700 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A4-9120C uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium SU2700	A4-9120C
Socket	BGA956	BGA
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
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 SU2700) / AMD-V (A4-9120C). The A4-9120C includes integrated graphics (Radeon R4), while the Pentium SU2700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-9120C targets Chromebook. Direct competitor: A4-9120C rivals Celeron N3350.