Processor N95 vs Pentium G2120

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium G2120
2012
2 cores / 2 threads, 55 Watt
1.19
Processor N95
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
3.18
+167%

Processor N95 outperforms Pentium G2120 by a whopping 167% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium G2120 and Processor N95 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23581617
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.07no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency2.0520.06
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$88no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Pentium G2120 and Processor N95 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads24
Base clock speed3.1 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size94 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Pentium G2120 and Processor N95 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 BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium G2120 and Processor N95. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Pentium G2120 and Processor N95 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium G2120 and Processor N95 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium G2120 and Processor N95. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) ( - 1200 MHz)
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium G2120 and Processor N95 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium G2120 and Processor N95.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.19 3.18
Integrated graphics card 0.77 2.30
Recency 3 September 2012 3 January 2023
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 15 Watt

Processor N95 has a 167.2% higher aggregate performance score, 198.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 10 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 120% more advanced lithography process, and 266.7% lower power consumption.

The Processor N95 is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium G2120 in performance tests.

Note that Pentium G2120 is a desktop processor while Processor N95 is a notebook one.


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