Intel Pentium 2129Y vs Intel Core i5-2320

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Intel Pentium 2129Y or Intel Pentium 2129Y – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Pentium 2129Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium 2129Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Core i5-2320 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2320, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Pentium 2129Y Name Intel Core i5-2320
Intel Pentium Family Intel Core i5
Intel Pentium 2000 Group Intel Core i 2000
4 Generation 2
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Pentium 2129Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium 2129Y is 1.1 GHz
The Intel Core i5-2320 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2320 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading No
None None 3.3 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
1.1 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Pentium 2129Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium 2129Y uses the Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-2320 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2320 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
6 Execution units 6
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
7 Generation 6
11.0 Direct X 10.1
Q4/2012 Release date Q1/2011
22 nm Technology 32 nm
48 Shaders 48
Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode JPEG No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
90 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Pentium 2129Y is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-2320 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1023 Socket LGA 1155
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q1/2013 Release date Q3/2011
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 177 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
2.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Ivy Bridge U Architecture Sandy Bridge S
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX