Intel Pentium G2020 vs Intel Core i3-2120 Benchmark, comparison and differences


Intel Pentium G2020		Intel Core i3-2120
CPU comparison In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Pentium G2020 and the Intel Core i3-2120 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster. We compare the Intel Pentium G2020 2 core processor released in Q2/2013 with the Intel Core i3-2120 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2011.

Intel Pentium (150)	Family	Intel Core i3 (205)
Intel Pentium G2000 (4)	CPU group	Intel Core i 2000 (28)
4	Generation	2
Ivy Bridge S	Architecture	Sandy Bridge S
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
--	Predecessor	--
--	Successor	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The Intel Pentium G2020 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.90 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i3-2120 clocks with 3.30 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
Intel Pentium G2020	Characteristic	Intel Core i3-2120
2	Cores	2
2	Threads	4
normal	Core architecture	normal
No	Hyperthreading	Yes
No	Overclocking ?	No
2.90 GHz	Frequency	3.30 GHz
--	Turbo Frequency (1 Core)	--
--	Turbo Frequency (All Cores)	--


NPU AI performance The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
Intel Pentium G2020	Characteristic	Intel Core i3-2120
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--
--	NPU + CPU + iGPU	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU) Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.
Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)	GPU	Intel HD Graphics 2000
0.65 GHz	GPU frequency	0.85 GHz
1.05 GHz	GPU (Turbo)	1.10 GHz
7	GPU Generation	6
22 nm	Technology	32 nm
3	Max. displays	2
6	Compute units	6
48	Shader	48
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
2 GB	Max. GPU Memory	2 GB
11.0	DirectX Version	10.1

Hardware codec support A 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.
Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)	GPU	Intel HD Graphics 2000
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
Decode	Codec JPEG	No

Memory & PCIe Up to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Pentium G2020, while the Intel Core i3-2120 supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled.
Intel Pentium G2020	Characteristic	Intel Core i3-2120
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
Yes	ECC	No
--	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 Management The Intel Pentium G2020 has a TDP of 55 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i3-2120 is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.
Intel Pentium G2020	Characteristic	Intel Core i3-2120
55 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	65 W
--	TDP (PL2)	--
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	--
--	Tjunction max.	--
Technical details The Intel Pentium G2020 has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of Intel Core i3-2120 is at 3.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

Intel Pentium G2020	Characteristic	Intel Core i3-2120
22 nm	Technology	32 nm
Monolithic	Chip design	Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit)	Instruction set (ISA)	x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2	ISA extensions	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
LGA 1155	Socket	LGA 1155
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d	Virtualization	VT-x, VT-x EPT
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2013	Release date	Q1/2011
48 $	Release price	120 $

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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks

Intel Pentium G2020 (90%)

Intel Core i3-2120 (100%)

⌀ Multi core performance in 4 CPU benchmarks

Intel Pentium G2020 (77%)

Intel Core i3-2120 (100%)

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.


	Intel Pentium G2020 2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz	495 (93%)
	Intel Core i3-2120 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	534 (100%)

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.


	Intel Pentium G2020 2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz	847 (74%)
	Intel Core i3-2120 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	1140 (100%)

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.


	Intel Pentium G2020 2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz	578 (87%)
	Intel Core i3-2120 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	668 (100%)

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.


	Intel Pentium G2020 2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz	1079 (73%)
	Intel Core i3-2120 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	1478 (100%)

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.


	Intel Pentium G2020 Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) @ 1.05 GHz	101 (95%)
	Intel Core i3-2120 Intel HD Graphics 2000 @ 1.10 GHz	106 (100%)

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.


	Intel Pentium G2020 2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz	1674 (86%)
	Intel Core i3-2120 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	1945 (100%)

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.


	Intel Pentium G2020 2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz	569 (73%)
	Intel Core i3-2120 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	783 (100%)

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.


	Intel Pentium G2020 2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz	558 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-2120 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	0 (0%)

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.


	Intel Pentium G2020 2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz	1051 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-2120 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	0 (0%)

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.


	Intel Pentium G2020 2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i3-2120 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	268 (100%)

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.


	Intel Pentium G2020 2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz	101 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-2120 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	0 (0%)

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.


	Intel Pentium G2020 2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz	196 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-2120 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	0 (0%)

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

CPU comparison

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

NPU AI performance

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Hardware codec support

Memory & PCIe

Thermal Management

Technical details