Pentium 2030M
VS
Core i5-2467M

Pentium 2030M vs Core i5-2467M

Intel

Pentium 2030M

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2013
VS
Intel

Core i5-2467M

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2011

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 Pentium 2030M is positioned at rank 27 and the Core i5-2467M is on rank 729, so the Pentium 2030M 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 Pentium 2030M

#15
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
168%
#16
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
166%
#17
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
152%
#18
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
151%
#19
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
150%
#21
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
145%
#22
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
139%
#23
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
139%
#24
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
135%
#27
Pentium 2030M
MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A
100%
#28
Core 2 Duo T5750
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8
100%
#29
Core 2 Duo T7200
MSRP: $286|Avg: $6
98%
#30
Core i5-3230M
MSRP: $225|Avg: $13
98%
#31
Atom D525
MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A
98%
#32
Atom x7835RE
MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A
97%
#33
Core 2 Duo P8400
MSRP: $209|Avg: $10
95%
#38
Core 2 Duo T8100
MSRP: $209|Avg: $10
89%
#39
Atom 330
MSRP: $43|Avg: $30
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2467M

#717
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1040%
#718
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1025%
#719
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
941%
#720
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
937%
#721
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
928%
#723
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
896%
#724
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
860%
#725
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
858%
#726
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
835%
#729
Core i5-2467M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#744
Pentium 6805
MSRP: $161|Avg: $161
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium 2030M leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-2467M is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightPentium 2030MCore i5-2467M
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($134)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightPentium 2030MCore i5-2467M
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($134)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 2030M and Core i5-2467M

Intel

Pentium 2030M

The Pentium 2030M 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 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 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: 1,396 points. Launch price was $134.

Intel

Core i5-2467M

The Core i5-2467M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) 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 (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,410 points. Launch price was $250.

Processing Power

The Pentium 2030M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-2467M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Pentium 2030M versus 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-2467M — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Pentium 2030M (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Pentium 2030M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-2467M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 2030M scores 1,396 against the Core i5-2467M's 1,410 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-2467M. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 2030M vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-2467M.

FeaturePentium 2030MCore i5-2467M
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 4
Boost Clock
2.5 GHz+9%
2.3 GHz
Base Clock
2.5 GHz+56%
1.6 GHz
L3 Cache
2 MB (total)
3 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
256K (per core)
Process
22 nm-31%
32 nm
Architecture
Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark
1,396
1,410+1%
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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 2030M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-2467M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePentium 2030MCore i5-2467M
Socket
PGA988
BGA1023
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
1333
Max RAM Capacity
16
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 2030M) / true (Core i5-2467M). The Core i5-2467M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Pentium 2030M requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-2467M rivals Core i5-2410M.

FeaturePentium 2030MCore i5-2467M
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
true