Pentium G2020 vs Xeon X3330

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon X3330
2008
95 Watt
1.33
+24.3%
Pentium G2020
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 55 Watt
1.07

Xeon X3330 outperforms Pentium G2020 by a significant 24% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon X3330 and Pentium G2020 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22612428
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.04
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.321.84
Architecture codenameno dataIvy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date1 July 2008 (16 years 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

Xeon X3330 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 coresno data2 (Dual-core)
Threadsno data2
Base clock speed2.66 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speedno data2.9 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache3072 KB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data94 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data65 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-13625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Xeon X3330 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 configurationno data1
SocketLGA775FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon X3330 and Pentium G2020. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data-
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Xeon X3330 and Pentium G2020 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Keyno data-
Anti-Theftno data-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon X3330 and Pentium G2020 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data-
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon X3330 and Pentium G2020. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data21 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel Processors
Graphics max frequencyno data1.05 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon X3330 and Pentium G2020 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon X3330 and Pentium G2020.

PCIe versionno data2.0

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.

Xeon X3330 1.33
+24.3%
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.

Xeon X3330 2111
+24.5%
Pentium G2020 1695

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.33 1.07
Recency 1 July 2008 21 January 2013
Chip lithography 45 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 55 Watt

Xeon X3330 has a 24.3% higher aggregate performance score.

Pentium G2020, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 72.7% lower power consumption.

The Xeon X3330 is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium G2020 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon X3330 is a server/workstation processor while Pentium G2020 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon X3330 and Pentium G2020, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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