Intel Core i5-661 vs Pentium G2130

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Combined performance score

Pentium G2130
1.25

Core i5-661 outperforms Pentium G2130 by 28% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Pentium G2130 and Core i5-661 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking21741964
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Value for money2.800.35
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Clarkdale (2010−2011)
Release date21 January 2013 (11 years old)7 January 2010 (14 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$90$252
Current price$86 (1x MSRP)$54 (0.2x MSRP)
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

Pentium G2130 has 700% better value for money than i5-661.

Technical specs

Pentium G2130 and Core i5-661 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 speed3.2 GHz3.33 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3072 KB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size94 mm281 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data70 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data382 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Pentium G2130 and Core i5-661 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1156
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt87 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium G2130 and Core i5-661. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi-no data
Turbo Boost Technology-1.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switchingno data-
PAEno data36 Bit
FDIno data+
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Pentium G2130 and Core i5-661 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium G2130 and Core i5-661 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium G2130 and Core i5-661. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16.38 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support+no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel® ProcessorsIntel® HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel® Processors
Clear Video HD-+
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium G2130 and Core i5-661 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium G2130 and Core i5-661.

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 G2130 1.25
i5-661 1.60
+28%

Core i5-661 outperforms Pentium G2130 by 28% in our combined benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

Pentium G2130 1921
i5-661 2459
+28%

Core i5-661 outperforms Pentium G2130 by 28% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

Pentium G2130 539
+10.5%
i5-661 488

Pentium G2130 outperforms Core i5-661 by 10% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

Pentium G2130 926
i5-661 929
+0.3%

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 1.25 1.60
Recency 21 January 2013 7 January 2010
Threads 2 4
Cost $90 $252
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 87 Watt

The Core i5-661 is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium G2130 in performance tests.


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