Pentium G2030 vs Ryzen 5 7600X

Pentium G2030

2 Cores2 Thrd55 WW2013

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G2030

2 / 2

1,769

0.0%

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

28,325

+1501.2%

Ryzen Embedded V2718

Ryzen 5 6600HS

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

Ryzen 7 8840HS

Ryzen 9 7845HX

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

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. The Pentium G2030 is positioned at rank #778 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 G2030

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14979%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

14154%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10277%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3096%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2452%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2145%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1229%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1213%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1104%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1104%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1092%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1062%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1047%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1043%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1034%

#393

Core i3-9300T

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

#777

Celeron E3500

MSRP: $62|Avg: $10

100%

#778

Pentium G2030

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

100%

#779

Athlon II X2 260

MSRP: $60|Avg: $12

100%

#780

Athlon II X3 445

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

100%

#782

Core i5-2310

MSRP: $177|Avg: $12

99%

#783

Core i5-5675C

MSRP: $276|Avg: $66

99%

#784

Core i5-2380P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $25

99%

#785

Core i5-4690

MSRP: $272|Avg: $120

99%

#786

FX-6120

MSRP: $188|Avg: $54

98%

#787

Core i7-6700TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $175

98%

#788

Athlon II X4 620

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

98%

#790

Core i7-3820

MSRP: $286|Avg: $30

97%

#791

Athlon II X3 425

MSRP: $79|Avg: $5

97%

#792

Athlon II X2 255

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

112%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

112%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

110%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

110%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

110%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

109%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

106%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

103%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

103%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

102%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

102%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

102%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

101%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

101%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

101%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

100%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

100%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

99%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

99%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

98%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

98%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

98%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

98%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

98%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

98%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

98%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

97%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

97%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

96%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

96%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 7600X (2022) utilizes 5 nm, 6 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium G2030	Ryzen 5 7600X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($85)	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G2030 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium G2030	Ryzen 5 7600X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+665%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($85)	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)

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.

Pentium G2030 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7600X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G2030 and Ryzen 5 7600X

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.

Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G2030 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 7600X has 4 more cores. The Ryzen 5 7600X is built on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2030 scores 1,769 against the Ryzen 5 7600X's 28,325 — a 176.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 608 vs 15,300 (184.7% advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 492 vs 2,900, a 142% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 826 vs 13,800 (177.4% advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X). L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2030 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X.

Feature	Pentium G2030	Ryzen 5 7600X
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	6 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	—	5.3 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz	4.7 GHz+57%
L3 Cache	3 MB Intel® Smart Cache	32 MB (total)+967%
L2 Cache	—	6 MB
Process	22 nm	5 nm, 6 nm-77%
Architecture	—	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	1,769	28,325+1501%
Cinebench R23 Multi	608	15,300+2416%
Geekbench 6 Single	492	2,900+489%
Geekbench 6 Multi	826	13,800+1571%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G2030 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Pentium G2030 versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 7600X — the Ryzen 5 7600X supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 7600X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium G2030) vs 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) — the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,B75,H77,Z77,Q77 (Pentium G2030) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X).

Feature	Pentium G2030	Ryzen 5 7600X
Socket	LGA1155	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR5-5200+67%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	128 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	28+75%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 7600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 5 7600X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x (Pentium G2030) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) (Pentium G2030) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 5 7600X) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G2030 targets Budget, Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Pentium G2030 rivals Core i3-2100; Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.

Feature	Pentium G2030	Ryzen 5 7600X
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x	AMD-V
Target Use	Budget	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G2030 launched at $85 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 7600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($85 vs $178), the Pentium G2030 is $93 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G2030 delivers 20.8 pts/$ vs 159.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 7600X — making the Ryzen 5 7600X the 153.7% better value option.