i7-11700K vs Pentium G2030

Aggregate performance score

Pentium G2030
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 55 Watt
1.10
Core i7-11700K
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
15.47
+1306%

Core i7-11700K outperforms Pentium G2030 by a whopping 1306% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium G2030 and Core i7-11700K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2398444
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency1.8911.71
Architecture codenameno dataRocket Lake (2021)
Release date1 April 2013 (11 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Pentium G2030 and Core i7-11700K 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads216
Base clock speed3 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speedno data5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cacheno data512K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB Intel® Smart Cache16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Pentium G2030 and Core i7-11700K 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium G2030 and Core i7-11700K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi-no data
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Pentium G2030 and Core i7-11700K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium G2030 and Core i7-11700K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium G2030 and Core i7-11700K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s50 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel® ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics 750
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium G2030 and Core i7-11700K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Pentium G2030 and Core i7-11700K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Pentium G2030 and Core i7-11700K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium G2030 and Core i7-11700K.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

Pentium G2030 1.10
i7-11700K 15.47
+1306%

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.

Pentium G2030 1749
i7-11700K 24570
+1305%

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.

Pentium G2030 480
i7-11700K 2254
+370%

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.

Pentium G2030 813
i7-11700K 9891
+1117%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.10 15.47
Recency 1 April 2013 16 March 2021
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 16
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 125 Watt

Pentium G2030 has 127.3% lower power consumption.

i7-11700K, on the other hand, has a 1306.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-11700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium G2030 in performance tests.


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