Pentium G2100T vs i3-3220

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-3220
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 55 Watt
1.45
+34.3%
Pentium G2100T
2012
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
1.08

Core i3-3220 outperforms Pentium G2100T by a substantial 34% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-3220 and Pentium G2100T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21872413
Place by popularity82not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.14no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency2.452.87
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)3 September 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-3220 and Pentium G2100T basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz2.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size94 mm294 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °C65 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3220 and Pentium G2100T compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3220 and Pentium G2100T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+-
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-3220 and Pentium G2100T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key--
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3220 and Pentium G2100T are enumerated here.

VT-d--
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3220 and Pentium G2100T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500Intel® HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.05 GHz
InTru 3D+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3220 and Pentium G2100T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3220 and Pentium G2100T.

PCIe version2.02.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-3220 1.45
+34.3%
Pentium G2100T 1.08

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-3220 2265
+33.9%
Pentium G2100T 1691

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.45 1.08
Threads 4 2
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 35 Watt

i3-3220 has a 34.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Pentium G2100T, on the other hand, has 57.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-3220 is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium G2100T in performance tests.


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