Pentium G2020 vs Pentium G2130

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium G2130
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 55 Watt
1.20
+12.1%
Pentium G2020
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 55 Watt
1.07

Pentium G2130 outperforms Pentium G2020 by a moderate 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium G2130 and Pentium G2020 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23462428
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.070.04
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.061.84
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date21 January 2013 (11 years ago)21 January 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$90$60

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Pentium G2130 has 75% better value for money than Pentium G2020.

Detailed specifications

Pentium G2130 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 cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz2.9 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 cache3072 KB (shared)3072 KB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size94 mm294 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °C65 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Pentium G2130 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium G2130 and Pentium G2020. 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
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi--
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++

Security technologies

Pentium G2130 and Pentium G2020 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium G2130 and Pentium G2020 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium G2130 and Pentium G2020. 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/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel ProcessorsIntel HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel Processors
Clear Video HD--
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.05 GHz
InTru 3D--

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium G2130 and Pentium G2020 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium G2130 and Pentium G2020.

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.

Pentium G2130 1.20
+12.1%
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.

Pentium G2130 1912
+12.8%
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.

Pentium G2130 542
+14.6%
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.

Pentium G2130 936
+15.7%
Pentium G2020 809

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.20 1.07

Pentium G2130 has a 12.1% higher aggregate performance score.

The Pentium G2130 is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium G2020 in performance tests.


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