Pentium G2130 vs i7-2630QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2630QM
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.24
+85.1%
Pentium G2130
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 55 Watt
1.21

Core i7-2630QM outperforms Pentium G2130 by an impressive 85% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2630QM and Pentium G2130 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18202327
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.07
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency4.712.08
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date3 January 2011 (13 years ago)21 January 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378$90

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-2630QM and Pentium G2130 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads82
Base clock speed2 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.9 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)3072 KB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size216 mm294 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data65 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2630QM and Pentium G2130 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCPGA988,PPGA988FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2630QM and Pentium G2130. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+-
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-2630QM and Pentium G2130 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Keyno data-
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2630QM and Pentium G2130 are enumerated here.

VT-d--
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2630QM and Pentium G2130. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.05 GHz
InTru 3D+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2630QM and Pentium G2130 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2630QM and Pentium G2130.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i7-2630QM 2.24
+85.1%
Pentium G2130 1.21

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.

i7-2630QM 3559
+84.8%
Pentium G2130 1926

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.

i7-2630QM 441
Pentium G2130 542
+22.9%

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.

i7-2630QM 1375
+46.9%
Pentium G2130 936

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.24 1.21
Recency 3 January 2011 21 January 2013
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 55 Watt

i7-2630QM has a 85.1% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and 22.2% lower power consumption.

Pentium G2130, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and a 45.5% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-2630QM is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium G2130 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-2630QM is a notebook processor while Pentium G2130 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2630QM and Pentium G2130, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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