Pentium G2030 vs Athlon II P320
Pentium G2030
Athlon II P320
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 G2030 is positioned at rank 778 and the Athlon II P320 is on rank 622, so the Athlon II P320 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2030
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II P320
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2030 | Athlon II P320 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2030 | Athlon II P320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+469%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($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 G2030 and Athlon II P320
Pentium G2030
The Pentium G2030 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,769 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II P320
The Athlon II P320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,776 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G2030 and Athlon II P320 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Athlon II P320 is built on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2030 scores 1,769 against the Athlon II P320's 1,776 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon II P320. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 492 vs 189, a 89% lead for the Pentium G2030 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 826 vs 308 (91.4% advantage for the Pentium G2030).
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | Athlon II P320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | — | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,769 | 1,776 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 608 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 492+160% | 189 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 826+168% | 308 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2030 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II P320 uses S1g4 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Pentium G2030 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium G2030) vs 0 (Athlon II P320) — the Pentium G2030 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,B75,H77,Z77,Q77 (Pentium G2030) and M880G (Athlon II P320).
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | Athlon II P320 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | S1g4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Pentium G2030) vs AMD-V (Athlon II P320). The Pentium G2030 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)), while the Athlon II P320 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G2030 targets Budget, Athlon II P320 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Pentium G2030 rivals Core i3-2100; Athlon II P320 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | Athlon II P320 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G2030 launched at $85 MSRP, while the Athlon II P320 debuted at $50. At current prices ($85 vs $15), the Athlon II P320 is $70 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G2030 delivers 20.8 pts/$ vs 118.4 pts/$ for the Athlon II P320 — making the Athlon II P320 the 140.2% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | Athlon II P320 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $85 | $50-41% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $85 | $15-82% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.8 | 118.4+469% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2010 |
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