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Pentium G2010
Pentium G3220T
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 G2010 is positioned at rank 669 and the Pentium G3220T is on rank 589, so the Pentium G3220T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2010
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3220T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2010 | Pentium G3220T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2010 | Pentium G3220T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+199%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 Pentium G2010 and Pentium G3220T
Pentium G2010
The Pentium G2010 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 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: 1,641 points. Launch price was $466.
Pentium G3220T
The Pentium G3220T 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 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,649 points. Launch price was $40.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G2010 and Pentium G3220T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium G2010 versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium G3220T — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Pentium G2010 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Pentium G2010 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium G3220T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G2010 scores 1,641 against the Pentium G3220T's 1,649 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G3220T. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2010 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3220T.
| Feature | Pentium G2010 | Pentium G3220T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+8% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+8% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3072 kB (total) | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,641 | 1,649 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2010 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G3220T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G2010 | Pentium G3220T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G2010 launched at $64 MSRP, while the Pentium G3220T debuted at $54. At current prices ($5 vs $15), the Pentium G2010 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G2010 delivers 328.2 pts/$ vs 109.9 pts/$ for the Pentium G3220T — making the Pentium G2010 the 99.6% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G2010 | Pentium G3220T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64 | $54-16% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 328.2+199% | 109.9 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2013 |
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