Intel Pentium 2020M

Intel Pentium 2020M
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Pentium 2020M was a solid choice for mobile devices when it was introduced. It is based on the Ivy Bridge U architecture and was manufactured using the then-advanced 22-nanometer process. This allowed for quite good energy efficiency, which is especially important for notebooks. It provided a reliable basis for everyday tasks.

We remember how well this processor sufficed for standard applications. It handled web browsing, word processing, and media playback effortlessly. Its integrated graphics unit, the Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1), delivered enough performance for graphics output. It allowed you to watch movies or do light image editing.

That was absolutely sufficient for many users. With 2 MB Level 3 Cache, the processor could quickly access frequently used data. This supported the overall responsiveness of the system. This Pentium was therefore a rock-solid companion for mobile use. It offered a balanced mix of features and reliability for its class.

For most standard applications, it was a very capable chip.
  • Reliable for everyday tasks
  • Energy-efficient thanks to 22nm manufacturing
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics
  • Balanced features for mobile use

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 538 / 584
In segment Notebook
Multi-core performance
Rank 539 / 578
In segment Notebook
Cinebench R23 Single-Core

Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Celeron N5100
4C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
463 pts
Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C / 4T · 2.60 GHz
460 pts
Intel Pentium 2020M
2C / 2T · 2.40 GHz
451 pts
Intel Celeron J4125
4C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
444 pts
Intel Celeron J4105
4C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
396 pts
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core

Cinebench R23 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Celeron N4505
2C / 2T · 2.90 GHz
1,055 pts
Intel Core i7-4650U
2C / 4T · 2.90 GHz
902 pts
Intel Pentium 2020M
2C / 2T · 2.40 GHz
855 pts
Intel Celeron N4500
2C / 2T · 2.40 GHz
723 pts
AMD GX-415GA
4C / 4T · 1.50 GHz
654 pts
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Celeron J4025
2C / 2T · 2.90 GHz
409
AMD GX-420GI
AMD GX-420GI 101 %
4C / 4T · 2.20 GHz
408
Intel Pentium 2020M
2C / 2T · 2.40 GHz
403
Intel Celeron N4020C
2C / 2T · 2.80 GHz
402
Intel Celeron N4020
2C / 2T · 2.80 GHz
402
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i3-2330M
2C / 4T · 2.20 GHz
766
Intel Pentium 2030M
2C / 2T · 2.50 GHz
754
Intel Pentium 2020M
2C / 2T · 2.40 GHz
731
Intel Celeron J4025
2C / 2T · 2.90 GHz
724
Intel Celeron N4020
2C / 2T · 2.70 GHz
722
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-2537M
2C / 4T · 2.30 GHz
476
AMD FX-9800P
AMD FX-9800P 100 %
4C / 4T · 3.60 GHz
475
Intel Pentium 2020M
2C / 2T · 2.40 GHz
473
Intel Core i5-3439Y
2C / 4T · 2.30 GHz
472
Intel Celeron J4005
2C / 2T · 2.70 GHz
472
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Celeron J4005
2C / 2T · 2.70 GHz
892
Intel Pentium B980
2C / 2T · 2.40 GHz
889
Intel Pentium 2020M
2C / 2T · 2.40 GHz
886
Intel Core i7-2610UE
2C / 4T · 1.50 GHz
884
Intel Pentium 3805U
2C / 2T · 1.90 GHz
878
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Intel Atom x6214RE
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU)
106
Intel Atom x6414RE
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU)
106
Intel Pentium 2020M
Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
106
Intel Core i5-2515E
Intel HD Graphics 2000
106
Intel Core i5-2510E
Intel HD Graphics 2000
106
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD A10-9600P
4C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
499
Intel Core i3-2310M
2C / 4T · 2.10 GHz
493
Intel Pentium 2020M
2C / 2T · 2.40 GHz
465
Intel Core i3-4005U
2C / 4T · 1.70 GHz
456
AMD 3020e
AMD 3020e 98 %
2C / 4T · 1.20 GHz
454

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Pentium (150)
CPU groupIntel Pentium 2000 (5)
ArchitectureIvy Bridge U
Technology22 nm
SegmentNotebook
SocketPGA 988
Generation4
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 2
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x
Frequency: 2.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache0.51 MB
L3-Cache2.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
GPU frequency0.65 - 1.10 GHz
CUs / Shader6 / 48
Raytracing
Max. displays3
Max. GPU Memory2 GB
Technology22 nm
Release dateQ4/2012

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3L-1333
DDR3L-1600
DDR3-1333
DDR3-1600
21.3 GB/s
25.6 GB/s
21.3 GB/s
25.6 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory32 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe2.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP35 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.90 °C

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Release dateQ3/2012
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Pentium 2020M
Intel Pentium 2020M
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