Pentium 2030M vs Pentium D 820

CPU

GPU

Pentium 2030M

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2013

Pentium D 820

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2005

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 2030M

2 / 2

1,396

0.0%

1,412

+1.1%

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 Pentium D 820 is on rank 1065, 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 Pentium D 820

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

53194%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

50263%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

36495%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

10994%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

8709%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

7618%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

4363%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

4306%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3921%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3921%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3877%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3772%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3720%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3705%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3671%

#1065

Pentium D 820

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

100%

#1066

Celeron 2.10

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

99%

#1067

Core i7-950

MSRP: $562|Avg: $15

99%

#1068

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

98%

#1069

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

96%

#1070

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

96%

#1071

Core i7-940

MSRP: $562|Avg: $90

92%

#1072

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

85%

#1073

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

84%

#1074

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

81%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

79%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

73%

#1077

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

69%

#1078

Athlon 64 3600+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $15

68%

#1079

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

67%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

67%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium 2030M (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium 2030M	Pentium D 820
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)	✅ More affordable ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium D 820 (2005) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium 2030M	Pentium D 820
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+578%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)	✅ More affordable ($20)

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.

Pentium 2030M Benchmark Check

Pentium D 820 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 2030M and Pentium D 820

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.

Pentium D 820

The Pentium D 820 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,412 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium 2030M and Pentium D 820 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Pentium 2030M versus 2.8 GHz on the Pentium D 820 — a 11.3% clock advantage for the Pentium D 820 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Pentium 2030M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium D 820 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 2030M scores 1,396 against the Pentium D 820's 1,412 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium D 820. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 2030M vs 0 kB on the Pentium D 820.

Feature	Pentium 2030M	Pentium D 820
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz	2.8 GHz+12%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.8 GHz+12%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	22 nm-76%	90 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	1,396	1,412+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	166

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 2030M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium D 820 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.