CPU
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Core i5-4302Y
Pentium G2030T
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 Core i5-4302Y is positioned at rank 201 and the Pentium G2030T is on rank 518, so the Core i5-4302Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4302Y
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2030T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4302Y | Pentium G2030T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4302Y | Pentium G2030T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 Core i5-4302Y and Pentium G2030T
Core i5-4302Y
The Core i5-4302Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,580 points. Launch price was $281.
Pentium G2030T
The Pentium G2030T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,597 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4302Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G2030T's 2 cores. The Core i5-4302Y is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-4302Y scores 1,580 against the Pentium G2030T's 1,597 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium G2030T. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4302Y vs 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2030T.
| Feature | Core i5-4302Y | Pentium G2030T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz+63% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | — |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | — |
| PassMark | 1,580 | 1,597+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 676 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,086 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4302Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G2030T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-4302Y | Pentium G2030T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i5-4302Y) / not specified (Pentium G2030T). The Core i5-4302Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4200), while the Pentium G2030T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4302Y targets Productivity.
| Feature | Core i5-4302Y | Pentium G2030T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 4200 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x / VT-d / EPT | — |
| Target Use | Productivity | — |
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