Pentium G2020 vs i5-8350U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-8350U
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.06
+269%

Core i5-8350U outperforms Pentium G2020 by a whopping 269% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-8350U and Pentium G2020 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14292408
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.04
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency24.681.82
Architecture codenameKaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date21 August 2017 (7 years ago)21 January 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$297$60

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-8350U and Pentium G2020 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads82
Base clock speed1.7 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz2.9 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier17no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)3072 KB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size123 mm294 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C65 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-8350U and Pentium G2020 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1356,FC-BGA1356FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-8350U and Pentium G2020. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+-
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-8350U and Pentium G2020 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theftno data-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-8350U and Pentium G2020 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-8350U and Pentium G2020. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel® Processors
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.05 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-8350U and Pentium G2020 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-8350U and Pentium G2020 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-8350U and Pentium G2020 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.4no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-8350U and Pentium G2020.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes12no data

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.

i5-8350U 4.06
+269%
Pentium G2020 1.10

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.

i5-8350U 6219
+268%
Pentium G2020 1690

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.06 1.10
Recency 21 August 2017 21 January 2013
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 55 Watt

i5-8350U has a 269.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 266.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-8350U is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium G2020 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-8350U is a notebook processor while Pentium G2020 is a desktop one.


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