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AMD Athlon X4 970 vs Intel Pentium Gold G6500T @ 3.50GHz
Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single core | 1,697 | 2,227 |
| Multicore | 3,677 | 3,764 |
| Estimated price | Not listed | $75 |
| Cores | 4 | 2 |
| Threads | Not listed | 4 |
| Performance cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Efficient cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Turbo clock | 4 GHz | Not listed |
| Typical TDP | 65 W | 35 W |
| Socket | AM4 | FCLGA1200 |
| First seen | Q4 2023 | Q1 2021 |
How do the benchmark scores compare?
AMD Athlon X4 970 has a PassMark single-core score of 1,697, compared with 2,227 for Intel Pentium Gold G6500T @ 3.50GHz. Intel Pentium Gold G6500T @ 3.50GHz has the higher score in this benchmark.
AMD Athlon X4 970 has a PassMark multicore score of 3,677, compared with 3,764 for Intel Pentium Gold G6500T @ 3.50GHz. Intel Pentium Gold G6500T @ 3.50GHz has the higher score in this benchmark.
Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.
AMD Athlon X4 970 lists AM4; Intel Pentium Gold G6500T @ 3.50GHz lists FCLGA1200. Check the motherboard manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements. If the required platform changes, include motherboard, memory and cooling costs; the CPU price alone is not the full upgrade cost.
Sources and data freshness
- AMD Athlon X4 970 on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
- Intel Pentium Gold G6500T @ 3.50GHz on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.
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