Pentium G2020T
VS
E1-2100

Pentium G2020T vs E1-2100

Intel

Pentium G2020T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2013
VS
AMD

E1-2100

2 Cores2 Thrd9 WWMax: 1 GHz2013

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 G2020T is positioned at rank 741 and the E1-2100 is on rank 719, so the E1-2100 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 G2020T

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
13953%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
13184%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
9573%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
2884%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
2284%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
1998%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1145%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1130%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1029%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1028%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1017%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
990%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
976%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
972%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
963%
#288
Ryzen Threadripper 1950
MSRP: $999|Avg: $300
99%
#392
Celeron G4920
MSRP: $52|Avg: $115
99%
#740
FX-6100
MSRP: $165|Avg: $25
100%
#741
Pentium G2020T
MSRP: $64|Avg: $69
100%
#742
Core i7-4771
MSRP: $320|Avg: $78
100%
#745
Core i7-4770S
MSRP: $305|Avg: $35
99%
#746
Core i5-6400T
MSRP: $192|Avg: $40
99%
#748
Core i5-3570K
MSRP: $225|Avg: $35
99%
#749
Athlon II X3 455
MSRP: $88|Avg: $15
99%
#750
Core i5-3570S
MSRP: $213|Avg: $59
98%
#751
Core i7-3770
MSRP: $294|Avg: $60
98%
#752
Pentium G2120
MSRP: $86|Avg: $20
98%
#753
Core i5-3340S
MSRP: $182|Avg: $25
97%
#754
Celeron G1101
MSRP: $50|Avg: $20
97%
#755
FX-8150
MSRP: $245|Avg: $50
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E1-2100

#706
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1022%
#707
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1007%
#708
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
925%
#709
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
921%
#710
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
912%
#712
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
881%
#713
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
845%
#714
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
843%
#715
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
821%
#719
E1-2100
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium G2020T leads in gaming performance. However, the E1-2100 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightPentium G2020TE1-2100
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($69)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightPentium G2020TE1-2100
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($69)
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 G2020T and E1-2100

Intel

Pentium G2020T

The Pentium G2020T 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $64.

AMD

E1-2100

The E1-2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,435 points. Launch price was $50.

Processing Power

Both the Pentium G2020T and E1-2100 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Pentium G2020T versus 1 GHz on the E1-2100 — a 85.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G2020T. The Pentium G2020T uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the E1-2100 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G2020T scores 1,430 against the E1-2100's 1,435 — a 0.3% lead for the E1-2100. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2020T vs 0 kB on the E1-2100.

FeaturePentium G2020TE1-2100
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.5 GHz+150%
1 GHz
Base Clock
2.5 GHz
L3 Cache
3072 kB (total)
0 kB
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
1024 kB+300%
Process
22 nm-21%
28 nm
Architecture
Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Kabini (2013−2014)
PassMark
1,430
1,435
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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G2020T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the E1-2100 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePentium G2020TE1-2100
Socket
LGA1155
FT3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0