i3-3217UE vs Pentium G2020

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium G2020
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 55 Watt
1.06
+23.3%
Core i3-3217UE
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
0.86

Pentium G2020 outperforms Core i3-3217UE by a significant 23% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium G2020 and Core i3-3217UE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24162557
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.04no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency1.824.79
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date21 January 2013 (11 years ago)1 August 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$60no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Pentium G2020 and Core i3-3217UE 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 cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads24
Base clock speed2.9 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.9 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3072 KB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size94 mm2118 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Pentium G2020 and Core i3-3217UE 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
SocketFCLGA1155Intel BGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium G2020 and Core i3-3217UE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2no data
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi-no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Pentium G2020 and Core i3-3217UE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key-no data
Anti-Theft-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium G2020 and Core i3-3217UE are enumerated here.

VT-d-no data
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium G2020 and Core i3-3217UE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3unknown Dual-channel
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel ProcessorsIntel HD 4000
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium G2020 and Core i3-3217UE integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium G2020 and Core i3-3217UE.

PCIe version2.0no 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.

Pentium G2020 1.06
+23.3%
i3-3217UE 0.86

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.

Pentium G2020 1691
+24.2%
i3-3217UE 1362

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.06 0.86
Recency 21 January 2013 1 August 2012
Threads 2 4
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 17 Watt

Pentium G2020 has a 23.3% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 5 months.

i3-3217UE, on the other hand, has 100% more threads, and 223.5% lower power consumption.

The Pentium G2020 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-3217UE in performance tests.

Note that Pentium G2020 is a desktop processor while Core i3-3217UE is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Pentium G2020 and Core i3-3217UE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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