Pentium G2030 vs Phenom X4 9650
Pentium G2030
Phenom X4 9650
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 X4 9650 is on rank 362, so the Phenom X4 9650 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 X4 9650
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2030 | Phenom X4 9650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2030 | Phenom X4 9650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X4 9650
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 X4 9650
The Phenom X4 9650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,777 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium G2030 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom X4 9650 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom X4 9650 has 2 more cores. The Phenom X4 9650 is built on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2030 scores 1,769 against the Phenom X4 9650's 1,777 — a 0.5% lead for the Phenom X4 9650. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2030 vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9650.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | Phenom X4 9650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache+50% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Agena (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,769 | 1,777 |
| 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 X4 9650 uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | Phenom X4 9650 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM2+ |
| 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 X4 9650). The Pentium G2030 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)), while the Phenom X4 9650 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G2030 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium G2030 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | Phenom X4 9650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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