Pentium G2030 vs Core 2 Duo SP7500
Pentium G2030
Core 2 Duo SP7500
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 Core 2 Duo SP7500 is on rank 85, so the Core 2 Duo SP7500 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 Core 2 Duo SP7500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2030 | Core 2 Duo SP7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2030 | Core 2 Duo SP7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Core 2 Duo SP7500
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.
Core 2 Duo SP7500
The Core 2 Duo SP7500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,766 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G2030 and Core 2 Duo SP7500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Core 2 Duo SP7500 is built on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2030 scores 1,769 against the Core 2 Duo SP7500's 1,766 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G2030.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | Core 2 Duo SP7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,769 | 1,766 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 608 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 492 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 826 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Pentium G2030) / not specified (Core 2 Duo SP7500). The Pentium G2030 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)), while the Core 2 Duo SP7500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G2030 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium G2030 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | Core 2 Duo SP7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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