Pentium G2020 vs i9-14900HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-14900HX
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
28.74
+2586%
Pentium G2020
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 55 Watt
1.07

Core i9-14900HX outperforms Pentium G2020 by a whopping 2586% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-14900HX and Pentium G2020 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1582428
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.04
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesRaptor Lake-HXno data
Power efficiency49.451.84
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)21 January 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$60

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-14900HX 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads322
Base clock speed2.2 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz2.9 GHz
Bus rate157 MHz5 GT/s
L1 cache80 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache36 MB (shared)3072 KB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm22 nm
Die size257 mm294 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C65 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-14900HX 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 configuration11
SocketFCBGA1964FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-14900HX 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+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFino data-
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-14900HX and Pentium G2020 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDBno data+
Secure Key+-
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theftno data-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-14900HX and Pentium G2020 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-14900HX and Pentium G2020. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR3
Maximum memory size192 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.65 GHz1.05 GHz
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-14900HX and Pentium G2020 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported43

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-14900HX and Pentium G2020 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-14900HX and Pentium G2020 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-14900HX and Pentium G2020.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.02.0
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i9-14900HX 28.74
+2586%
Pentium G2020 1.07

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.

i9-14900HX 45650
+2593%
Pentium G2020 1695

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-14900HX 2702
+471%
Pentium G2020 473

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-14900HX 15889
+1864%
Pentium G2020 809

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 28.74 1.07
Integrated graphics card 5.58 0.77
Recency 8 January 2024 21 January 2013
Physical cores 24 2
Threads 32 2

i9-14900HX has a 2586% higher aggregate performance score, 624.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 10 years, and 1100% more physical cores and 1500% more threads.

The Core i9-14900HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium G2020 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i9-14900HX is a notebook processor while Pentium G2020 is a desktop one.


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