Pentium 2030M vs Pentium G3260

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium G3260
2015
2 cores / 2 threads, 53 Watt
1.32
+48.3%
Pentium 2030M
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.89

Pentium G3260 outperforms Pentium 2030M by a considerable 48% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium G3260 and Pentium 2030M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22552539
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Pentium
Power efficiency2.362.41
Architecture codenameno dataIvy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date1 January 2015 (9 years ago)1 January 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$134

Detailed specifications

Pentium G3260 and Pentium 2030M 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 speed3.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speedno data2.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cacheno data256K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die sizeno data118 mm2
Maximum core temperature72 °C90 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Pentium G3260 and Pentium 2030M 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)53 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium G3260 and Pentium 2030M. 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 WiFino data-
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 G3260 and Pentium 2030M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium G3260 and Pentium 2030M are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium G3260 and Pentium 2030M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21.3 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for 4th Generation Intel® ProcessorsIntel® HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel® Processors
Max video memory1.7 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.1 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium G3260 and Pentium 2030M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI+no data
VGA+no data
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Pentium G3260 and Pentium 2030M integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.41920x1080@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP2560x1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort2560x1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Pentium G3260 and Pentium 2030M integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.1/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium G3260 and Pentium 2030M.

PCIe versionUp to 3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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 G3260 1.32
+48.3%
Pentium 2030M 0.89

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 G3260 2092
+48.1%
Pentium 2030M 1413

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 G3260 585
+38%
Pentium 2030M 424

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 G3260 1002
+41.5%
Pentium 2030M 708

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.32 0.89
Recency 1 January 2015 1 January 2013
Power consumption (TDP) 53 Watt 35 Watt

Pentium G3260 has a 48.3% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 2 years.

Pentium 2030M, on the other hand, has 51.4% lower power consumption.

The Pentium G3260 is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium 2030M in performance tests.

Note that Pentium G3260 is a desktop processor while Pentium 2030M is a notebook one.


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