CPU
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Pentium G2030T
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85
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 G2030T is positioned at rank 518 and the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 is on rank 413, so the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2030T
Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2030T | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Puma (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2030T | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ 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 G2030T and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85
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.
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85
The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Puma (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,585 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G2030T and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 is built on the Puma (2008−2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2030T scores 1,597 against the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85's 1,585 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium G2030T. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2030T vs 0 kB on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85.
| Feature | Pentium G2030T | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Puma (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,597 | 1,585 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2030T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 uses S1g2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G2030T | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | S1g2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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