Pentium G2030 vs Phenom II X3 B75
Pentium G2030
Phenom II X3 B75
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 Phenom II X3 B75 is on rank 361, so the Phenom II X3 B75 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 Phenom II X3 B75
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2030 | Phenom II X3 B75 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Heka (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2030 | Phenom II X3 B75 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Phenom II X3 B75
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.
Phenom II X3 B75
The Phenom II X3 B75 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Heka (2009−2010) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,783 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium G2030 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom II X3 B75 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Phenom II X3 B75 has 1 more core. The Phenom II X3 B75 is built on the Heka (2009−2010) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2030 scores 1,769 against the Phenom II X3 B75's 1,783 — a 0.8% lead for the Phenom II X3 B75. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2030 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X3 B75.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | Phenom II X3 B75 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | — | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 6 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | — | Heka (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,769 | 1,783 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 608 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 492 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 826 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2030 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X3 B75 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | Phenom II X3 B75 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Pentium G2030) / not specified (Phenom II X3 B75). The Pentium G2030 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)), while the Phenom II X3 B75 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G2030 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium G2030 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | Phenom II X3 B75 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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