Intel Pentium G2030T vs Intel Core i3-2100

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Intel Pentium G2030T or Intel Pentium G2030T – 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 G2030T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium G2030T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2100 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Pentium G2030T Name Intel Core i3-2100
4 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Pentium Family Intel Core i3
Intel Pentium G2000 Group Intel Core i 2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Pentium G2030T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G2030T is 2.6 GHz
The Intel Core i3-2100 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2100 is 3.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
2.6 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 2
2 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Pentium G2030T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium G2030T 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 i3-2100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2100 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
6 Execution units 6
Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
11.0 Direct X 10.1
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
7 Generation 6
Q4/2012 Release date Q1/2011
-- Max. displays --
22 nm Technology 32 nm
48 Shaders 48
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
 
 

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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes ECC No
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 65 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Pentium G2030T 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-2100 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
0 bytes L2-Cache 512.0 KB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Sandy Bridge S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
50 $ Release price 120 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2011
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1155
22 nm Technology 32 nm