Athlon X2 L310 vs Pentium G2030
Athlon X2 L310
Pentium G2030
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon X2 L310 is positioned at rank 933 and the Pentium G2030 is on rank 778, so the Pentium G2030 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 L310
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2030
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 L310 | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Conesus (2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 L310 | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+320%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon X2 L310 and Pentium G2030
Athlon X2 L310
The Athlon X2 L310 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Conesus (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,747 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium G2030
The Pentium G2030 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,769 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X2 L310 and Pentium G2030 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Athlon X2 L310 is built on the Conesus (2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Athlon X2 L310 scores 1,747 against the Pentium G2030's 1,769 — a 1.3% lead for the Pentium G2030. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 120 vs 492, a 121.6% lead for the Pentium G2030 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 213 vs 826 (118% advantage for the Pentium G2030).
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | — |
| Process | 65 nm | 22 nm-66% |
| Architecture | Conesus (2009) | — |
| PassMark | 1,747 | 1,769+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 608 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 120 | 492+310% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 213 | 826+288% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 L310 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G2030 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Athlon X2 L310 versus DDR3-1600 on the Pentium G2030 — the Pentium G2030 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium G2030 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon X2 L310) vs 16 (Pentium G2030) — the Pentium G2030 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Socket S1 (Athlon X2 L310) and H61,B75,H77,Z77,Q77 (Pentium G2030).
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR3-1600+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: Yes (Athlon X2 L310) vs VT-x (Pentium G2030). The Pentium G2030 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)), while the Athlon X2 L310 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon X2 L310 targets Mobile, Pentium G2030 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium G2030 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x |
| Target Use | Mobile | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X2 L310 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Pentium G2030 debuted at $85. At current prices ($20 vs $85), the Athlon X2 L310 is $65 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 L310 delivers 87.3 pts/$ vs 20.8 pts/$ for the Pentium G2030 — making the Athlon X2 L310 the 123% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X2 L310 | Pentium G2030 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $85-15% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-76% | $85 |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.3+320% | 20.8 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2013 |
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