Pentium G2030T vs Core i5-3339Y

CPU

GPU

Pentium G2030T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WW2013

Core i5-3339Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G2030T

2 / 2

1,597

+0.5%

1,589

0.0%

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 G2030T is positioned at rank 518 and the Core i5-3339Y is on rank 412, so the Core i5-3339Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 G2030T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

8199%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

7747%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

5625%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1695%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1342%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1174%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

673%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

664%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

604%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

604%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

598%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

581%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

573%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

571%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

566%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

99%

#374

Core i9-13900TE

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

98%

#518

Pentium G2030T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

100%

#519

Athlon X4 730

MSRP: $60|Avg: $52

100%

#520

Core i3-7101E

MSRP: $117|Avg: $50

100%

#522

Athlon II X4 740

MSRP: $71|Avg: $20

99%

#525

Celeron G1840T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

99%

#527

Pentium G4500

MSRP: $75|Avg: $34

98%

#528

Athlon X4 740

MSRP: $71|Avg: $71

98%

#529

Xeon E5-2608L v4

MSRP: $363|Avg: $174

98%

#531

Celeron G1610

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

97%

#532

Core i3-7100

MSRP: $117|Avg: $40

97%

#533

Celeron G1620T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $15

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3339Y

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

99%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

98%

#400

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

554%

#401

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

546%

#402

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

501%

#403

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

499%

#404

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

494%

#406

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

477%

#407

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

458%

#408

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

457%

#409

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

445%

#412

Core i5-3339Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#421

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

98%

#426

Celeron 2981U

MSRP: $137|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-3339Y leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium G2030T is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium G2030T	Core i5-3339Y
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium G2030T	Core i5-3339Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 G2030T Benchmark Check

Core i5-3339Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G2030T and Core i5-3339Y

Pentium G2030T

The Pentium G2030T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,597 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-3339Y

The Core i5-3339Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,589 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G2030T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-3339Y's 2 cores. The Core i5-3339Y is built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2030T scores 1,597 against the Core i5-3339Y's 1,589 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G2030T. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2030T vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3339Y.

Feature	Pentium G2030T	Core i5-3339Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+73%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB Intel® Smart Cache	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	—	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,597	1,589
Geekbench 6 Single	—	368
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	707

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G2030T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-3339Y uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G2030T	Core i5-3339Y
Socket	LGA1155	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G2030T) / true (Core i5-3339Y). The Core i5-3339Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Pentium G2030T requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-3339Y rivals AMD A8-4555M.