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Intel Core i3-2120 vs Intel Pentium G2030
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CPU comparison with benchmarks
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| Intel Core i3-2120 | Intel Pentium G2030 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i3-2120 or Intel Pentium G2030 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i3-2120 has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.30 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-2120 was released in Q1/2011. The Intel Pentium G2030 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Pentium G2030 was released in Q2/2013. |
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| Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Intel Pentium (150) |
| Intel Core i 2000 (28) | CPU group | Intel Pentium G2000 (4) |
| 2 | Generation | 4 |
| Sandy Bridge S | Architecture | Ivy Bridge S |
| Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| -- | Predecessor | -- |
| -- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-2120 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2120 is 3.30 GHz while the Intel Pentium G2030 has 2 CPU cores and 2 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G2030 is at 3.00 GHz. |
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| Intel Core i3-2120 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium G2030 |
| 2 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 2 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
| No | Overclocking ? | No |
| 3.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
| -- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
| -- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i3-2120 or Intel Pentium G2030 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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| Intel HD Graphics 2000 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) |
| 0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
| 1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.00 GHz |
| 6 | GPU Generation | 7 |
| 32 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
| 2 | Max. displays | 3 |
| 6 | Compute units | 6 |
| 48 | Shader | 48 |
| No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
| No | Frame Generation | No |
| 2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
| 10.1 | DirectX Version | 11.0 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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| Intel HD Graphics 2000 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) |
| No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
| No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
| Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
| No | Codec VP9 | No |
| No | Codec VP8 | No |
| No | Codec AV1 | No |
| Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
| Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
| No | Codec JPEG | Decode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i3-2120 can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The Intel Pentium G2030 supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s. |
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| Intel Core i3-2120 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium G2030 |
| DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR3-1333 |
| 32 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
| 2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| 21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
| No | ECC | Yes |
| -- | L2 Cache | -- |
| 3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
| 2.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
| 16 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
| 8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i3-2120 is 65 W, while the Intel Pentium G2030 has a TDP of 55 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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| Intel Core i3-2120 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium G2030 |
| 65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 55 W |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | -- |
| -- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-2120 is manufactured in 32 nm and has 3.00 MB cache. The Intel Pentium G2030 is manufactured in 22 nm and has a 3.00 MB cache. |
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| Intel Core i3-2120 | Characteristic | Intel Pentium G2030 |
| 32 nm | Technology | 22 nm |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| LGA 1155 | Socket | LGA 1155 |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Q1/2011 | Release date | Q2/2013 |
| 120 $ | Release price | 50 $ |
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Average performance in benchmarks
⌀ Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 4 CPU benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
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Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2030
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
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Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2030
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2030
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2030
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
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Intel Core i3-2120
Intel HD Graphics 2000 @ 1.10 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2030
Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) @ 1.00 GHz |
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
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Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2030
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2030
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2030
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2030
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2030
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2030
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Core i3-2120
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Pentium G2030
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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| Intel Core i3-2120 | Intel Pentium G2030 |
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