CPU
GPU
Pro A6-8500B
Pentium G2030T
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 A6-8500B is positioned at rank 670 and the Pentium G2030T is on rank 518, so the Pentium G2030T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pro A6-8500B
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2030T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pro A6-8500B | Pentium G2030T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pro A6-8500B | Pentium G2030T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 A6-8500B and Pentium G2030T
Pro A6-8500B
The Pro A6-8500B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,592 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium G2030T
The Pentium G2030T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,597 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pro A6-8500B packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G2030T's 2 cores. The Pro A6-8500B is built on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Pro A6-8500B scores 1,592 against the Pentium G2030T's 1,597 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium G2030T.
| Feature | Pro A6-8500B | Pentium G2030T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz+63% |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB | — |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | — |
| PassMark | 1,592 | 1,597 |
Memory & Platform
The Pro A6-8500B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G2030T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pro A6-8500B | Pentium G2030T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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