Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX vs Pentium G2130

Aggregate performance score

Pentium G2130
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 55 Watt
1.26
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX
2020
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
54.81
+4250%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX outperforms Pentium G2130 by a whopping 4250% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium G2130 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking230726
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.076.24
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency2.0817.81
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date21 January 2013 (11 years ago)14 July 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$90$5,500

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has 8814% better value for money than Pentium G2130.

Detailed specifications

Pentium G2130 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 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)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads2128
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data27
L1 cache64 KB (per core)4 MB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)32 MB
L3 cache3072 KB (shared)256 MB
Chip lithography22 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size94 mm274 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data38740 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Pentium G2130 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 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
SocketFCLGA1155sWRX8
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium G2130 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi-no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Pentium G2130 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key-no data
Anti-Theft-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium G2130 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium G2130 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s204.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

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

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium G2130 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium G2130 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

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 1.26
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 54.81
+4250%

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 1926
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 83697
+4246%

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
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 1626
+200%

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
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 14233
+1421%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.26 54.81
Recency 21 January 2013 14 July 2020
Physical cores 2 64
Threads 2 128
Chip lithography 22 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 280 Watt

Pentium G2130 has 409.1% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX, on the other hand, has a 4250% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 3100% more physical cores and 6300% more threads, and a 214.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium G2130 in performance tests.

Note that Pentium G2130 is a desktop processor while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is a server/workstation one.


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