Pentium G2140 vs i7-3770

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3770
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 77 Watt
4.04
+206%
Pentium G2140
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 55 Watt
1.32

Core i7-3770 outperforms Pentium G2140 by a whopping 206% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3770 and Pentium G2140 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14182269
Place by popularity22not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.70no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.962.27
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)no data
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)1 April 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$294no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3770 and Pentium G2140 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 speed3.4 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHzno data
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache8 MB (shared)3 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)67 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3770 and Pentium G2140 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3770 and Pentium G2140. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data-
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3770 and Pentium G2140 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key+-
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3770 and Pentium G2140 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3770 and Pentium G2140. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.05 GHz
InTru 3D+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3770 and Pentium G2140 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3770 and Pentium G2140.

PCIe version3.02.0

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.

i7-3770 4.04
+206%
Pentium G2140 1.32

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.

i7-3770 6411
+206%
Pentium G2140 2092

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.04 1.32
Integrated graphics card 1.18 0.77
Recency 29 April 2012 1 April 2013
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 2
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 55 Watt

i7-3770 has a 206.1% higher aggregate performance score, 53.2% faster integrated GPU, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Pentium G2140, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 months, and 40% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-3770 is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium G2140 in performance tests.


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