Pentium 2020M vs Pentium G2030T

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium G2030T
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
1.00
+14.9%
Pentium 2020M
2012
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.87

Pentium G2030T outperforms Pentium 2020M by a moderate 15% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium G2030T and Pentium 2020M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24742568
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Pentium
Power efficiency2.702.35
Architecture codenameno dataIvy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date1 April 2013 (11 years ago)1 September 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$134

Detailed specifications

Pentium G2030T and Pentium 2020M 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)
Threads22
Base clock speed2.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speedno data2.4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cacheno data256K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB Intel® Smart Cache2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data118 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Pentium G2030T and Pentium 2020M 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium G2030T and Pentium 2020M. 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
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi-+
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Pentium G2030T and Pentium 2020M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium G2030T and Pentium 2020M are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium G2030T and Pentium 2020M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel ProcessorsIntel HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel Processors
Clear Video HD--
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D--

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium G2030T and Pentium 2020M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium G2030T and Pentium 2020M.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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 G2030T 1.00
+14.9%
Pentium 2020M 0.87

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 G2030T 1581
+14.7%
Pentium 2020M 1378

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 G2030T 423
+7.4%
Pentium 2020M 394

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 G2030T 738
+9.5%
Pentium 2020M 674

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.00 0.87
Recency 1 April 2013 1 September 2012

Pentium G2030T has a 14.9% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 7 months.

The Pentium G2030T is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium 2020M in performance tests.

Note that Pentium G2030T is a desktop processor while Pentium 2020M is a notebook one.


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