i9-13900KS vs Pentium G2020

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium G2020
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 55 Watt
1.09
Core i9-13900KS
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 150 Watt
39.88
+3559%

i9-13900KS outperforms Pentium G2020 by a whopping 3559% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium G2020 and Core i9-13900KS processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking238672
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.04no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date21 January 2013 (11 years ago)12 January 2023 (1 year 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 i9-13900KS 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads232
Base clock speed2.9 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.9 GHz5.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache3072 KB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size94 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Pentium G2020 and Core i9-13900KS 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt150 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium G2020 and Core i9-13900KS. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi-no data
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Pentium G2020 and Core i9-13900KS technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium G2020 and Core i9-13900KS are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium G2020 and Core i9-13900KS. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel® ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.65 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium G2020 and Core i9-13900KS integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Pentium G2020 and Core i9-13900KS integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Pentium G2020 and Core i9-13900KS integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium G2020 and Core i9-13900KS.

PCIe version2.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 1.09
i9-13900KS 39.88
+3559%

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 1686
i9-13900KS 61689
+3559%

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.

Pentium G2020 476
i9-13900KS 3140
+560%

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.

Pentium G2020 811
i9-13900KS 21799
+2588%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.09 39.88
Recency 21 January 2013 12 January 2023
Physical cores 2 24
Threads 2 32
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 150 Watt

Pentium G2020 has 172.7% lower power consumption.

i9-13900KS, on the other hand, has a 3558.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, and 1100% more physical cores and 1500% more threads.

The Core i9-13900KS is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium G2020 in performance tests.


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