Core i3-3130M vs Pentium G2130

CPU

GPU

Core i3-3130M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2013

Pentium G2130

2 Cores2 Thrd55 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-3130M

2 / 4

1,906

0.0%

1,915

+0.5%

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 Core i3-3130M is positioned at rank 22 and the Pentium G2130 is on rank 675, so the Core i3-3130M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3130M

#10

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

154%

#11

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

152%

#12

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

139%

#13

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

139%

#14

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

137%

#16

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

133%

#17

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

127%

#18

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

127%

#19

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

124%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

96%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

95%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

92%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

91%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

90%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

90%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

90%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

89%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2130

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12210%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11537%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8377%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2524%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1999%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1749%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1002%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

988%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

900%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

900%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

890%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

866%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

854%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

850%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

843%

#675

Pentium G2130

MSRP: $75|Avg: $8

100%

#676

Core i5-4460S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $50

100%

#677

Core i7-6700K

MSRP: $350|Avg: $142

100%

#679

Pentium G3420T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $40

100%

#680

Core i5-3570

MSRP: $194|Avg: $35

100%

#681

Pentium G3450T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $45

99%

#682

Celeron E3200

MSRP: $43|Avg: $5

99%

#683

Core i5-3470

MSRP: $184|Avg: $55

99%

#684

Core i5-3450S

MSRP: $174|Avg: $20

99%

#685

Core i7-5820K

MSRP: $389|Avg: $103

99%

#686

Core i3-4330

MSRP: $138|Avg: $60

99%

#688

Core i7-7700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $75

97%

#689

Core i3-4150T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $30

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium G2130 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-3130M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-3130M	Pentium G2130
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($8)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium G2130 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 96% cheaper ($8 vs $225) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-3130M	Pentium G2130
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+2726%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($8)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-3130M Benchmark Check

Pentium G2130 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-3130M and Pentium G2130

Core i3-3130M

The Core i3-3130M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,906 points. Launch price was $225.

Pentium G2130

The Pentium G2130 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,915 points. Launch price was $90.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-3130M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G2130's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core i3-3130M versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G2130 — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G2130 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). Both are built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i3-3130M scores 1,906 against the Pentium G2130's 1,915 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G2130. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3130M vs 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2130.

Feature	Core i3-3130M	Pentium G2130
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	3.2 GHz+23%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.2 GHz+23%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3072 kB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,906	1,915

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-3130M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G2130 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-3130M	Pentium G2130
Socket	PGA988	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i3-3130M) / not specified (Pentium G2130). The Core i3-3130M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Pentium G2130 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i3-3130M rivals AMD A8-4500M.