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Overview

The Pentium A1020 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,167 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

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 A1020

#292

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

118%

#293

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

117%

#294

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

115%

#295

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

113%

#296

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

113%

#297

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

113%

#298

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

112%

#299

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

110%

#300

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

110%

#301

Celeron 4305U

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

108%

#302

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

107%

#303

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

106%

#304

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

104%

#305

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#306

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#307

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#308

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#309

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

96%

#310

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

96%

#311

Celeron J1850

MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A

93%

#312

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

92%

#313

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

92%

#314

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

92%

#315

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

91%

#316

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

87%

#317

Celeron N3060

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

87%

#318

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

87%

#319

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

82%

#320

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

81%

#321

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

80%

#322

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium A1020 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium A1020 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium A1020 is a 4-core / 4-thread processor, manufactured on a 22 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.7 GHz from a base frequency of 2.41 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 2 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,167, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium A1020
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	4C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.7 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.41 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	22 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	2 MB L2 Cache
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	105 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,167

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium A1020 fits into the FCBGA1170 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR3L-1333 memory.

Specification	Pentium A1020
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SocketMotherboard socket required	FCBGA1170
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR3L-1333
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium A1020 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 10 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium A1020
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	10 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	105 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $86, the Pentium A1020 delivers 14 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #2968 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium A1020
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$86
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$86
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2968
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2016
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

5 specs

Type	Laptop
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$69
Release Date	2007-01-01
Performance Ranking Position	2968

Technical Specifications

9 specs

Cores	4
Threads	4
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache
Max Frequency	2.7 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	2.41 GHz
Process Technology	22 nm
Max Core Temperature	105 °C
Windows 11 Compatible	-