CPU
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PRO A4-8350B
Pentium G2020
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 PRO A4-8350B is positioned at rank 553 and the Pentium G2020 is on rank 648, so the PRO A4-8350B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar PRO A4-8350B
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2020
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A4-8350B | Pentium G2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A4-8350B | Pentium G2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 PRO A4-8350B and Pentium G2020
PRO A4-8350B
The PRO A4-8350B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,690 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium G2020
The Pentium G2020 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,705 points. Launch price was $60.
Processing Power
Both the PRO A4-8350B and Pentium G2020 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the PRO A4-8350B versus 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G2020 — a 29.4% clock advantage for the PRO A4-8350B (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The PRO A4-8350B uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium G2020 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A4-8350B scores 1,690 against the Pentium G2020's 1,705 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium G2020.
| Feature | PRO A4-8350B | Pentium G2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+34% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+21% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3072 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,690 | 1,705 |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A4-8350B uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G2020 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | PRO A4-8350B | Pentium G2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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