A12-9800 vs Pentium Gold G6505T

CPU

GPU

A12-9800

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2017

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Pentium Gold G6505T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2021

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

A12-9800

4 / 4

3,695

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium Gold G6505T

2 / 4

3,698

+0.1%

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

A12-9800

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon R7, while Pentium Gold G6505T needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Pentium Gold G6505T.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,695 vs 3,698).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Pentium Gold G6505T

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than A12-9800 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No integrated graphics, while A12-9800 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike A12-9800.

A12-9800

2017

Pentium Gold G6505T

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon R7, while Pentium Gold G6505T needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Pentium Gold G6505T.

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,695 vs 3,698).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than A12-9800 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No integrated graphics, while A12-9800 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike A12-9800.

Quick Answers

So, is Pentium Gold G6505T better than A12-9800?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, A12-9800 is ahead with a 9.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Pentium Gold G6505T pulls ahead with 0.1% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Pentium Gold G6505T is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Pentium Gold G6505T still looks like the safer overall buy. Pentium Gold G6505T is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.1% better PassMark. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, A12-9800 can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Pentium Gold G6505T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2017) and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 4 threads instead of 4/4. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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.

A12-9800 Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold G6505T Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	A12-9800	Pentium Gold G6505T
1080p
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	92 FPS	92 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	85 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	92 FPS	92 FPS
high	92 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	70 FPS
medium	58 FPS	57 FPS
high	45 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	A12-9800	Pentium Gold G6505T
1080p
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	92 FPS	92 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	68 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	92 FPS	83 FPS
high	92 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	70 FPS
medium	92 FPS	61 FPS
high	92 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	30 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	A12-9800	Pentium Gold G6505T
1080p
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	92 FPS	92 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	92 FPS	92 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	92 FPS	92 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	92 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	A12-9800	Pentium Gold G6505T
1080p
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	92 FPS	92 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	92 FPS	92 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	92 FPS	92 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	92 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A12-9800 and Pentium Gold G6505T

A12-9800

The A12-9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,695 points. Launch price was $139.

Pentium Gold G6505T

The Pentium Gold G6505T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 3,698 points. Launch price was $75.

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Processing Power

The A12-9800 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold G6505T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A12-9800 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the A12-9800 versus 3.6 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6505T — a 15.4% clock advantage for the A12-9800 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The A12-9800 uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium Gold G6505T uses Comet Lake-R (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A12-9800 scores 3,695 against the Pentium Gold G6505T's 3,698 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium Gold G6505T. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A12-9800 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G6505T.

Feature	A12-9800	Pentium Gold G6505T
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+17%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+6%	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2048 kB+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)	Comet Lake-R (2021)
PassMark	3,695	3,698
Geekbench 6 Single	635	—

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Memory & Platform

The A12-9800 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G6505T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A12-9800	Pentium Gold G6505T
Socket	AM4	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	8	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A12-9800) / not specified (Pentium Gold G6505T). The A12-9800 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Pentium Gold G6505T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A12-9800 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A12-9800 rivals Pentium G4600.