Pentium G2100T vs Pentium G2020

Pentium G2100T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2012

Pentium G2020

2 Cores2 Thrd55 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G2100T

2 / 2

1,691

0.0%

1,705

+0.8%

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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 G2100T is positioned at rank 735 and the Pentium G2020 is on rank 648, so the Pentium G2020 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 G2100T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13823%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13062%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9484%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2857%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2263%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1980%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1134%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1119%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1019%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1019%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1007%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

980%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

967%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

963%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

954%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

98%

#392

Celeron G4920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $115

99%

#735

Pentium G2100T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

100%

#736

Core i5-3330

MSRP: $182|Avg: $21

100%

#737

Pentium E5300

MSRP: $62|Avg: $25

100%

#738

Core i3-4330T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

100%

#739

Athlon II X2 215

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

100%

#740

Core i7-4790S

MSRP: $312|Avg: $60

99%

#741

Pentium G2020T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

99%

#742

FX-6100

MSRP: $165|Avg: $25

99%

#743

Core i7-4771

MSRP: $320|Avg: $78

99%

#746

Core i7-4770S

MSRP: $305|Avg: $35

98%

#747

Core i5-6400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $40

98%

#749

Core i5-3570K

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

98%

#750

Athlon II X3 455

MSRP: $88|Avg: $15

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2020

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11701%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11056%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8028%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2418%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1916%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1676%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

960%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

947%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

863%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

862%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

853%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

830%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

818%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

815%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

808%

#388

Ryzen Embedded R2312

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#389

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200

98%

#648

Pentium G2020

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

100%

#649

Pentium G3450

MSRP: $82|Avg: $25

100%

#650

Core i7-6700

MSRP: $303|Avg: $143

100%

#651

Athlon II X4 631

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#652

Pentium G3240T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

99%

#653

Core i3-4160T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $18

99%

#657

Core i3-4350

MSRP: $138|Avg: $130

98%

#659

Core i5-6600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $35

98%

#660

FX-4350

MSRP: $122|Avg: $140

98%

#661

Core i5-3570T

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

98%

#662

Core i5-6600K

MSRP: $242|Avg: $105

98%

#663

Core i5-4440

MSRP: $184|Avg: $101

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium G2020 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium G2100T in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium G2100T	Pentium G2020
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Pentium G2100T holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 49% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Pentium G2020.

Insight	Pentium G2100T	Pentium G2020
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+49%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

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 G2100T Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G2100T and Pentium G2020

Pentium G2100T

The Pentium G2100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,691 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium G2020

The Pentium G2020 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,705 points. Launch price was $60.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium G2100T and Pentium G2020 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium G2100T versus 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G2020 — a 10.9% clock advantage for the Pentium G2020 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). Both are built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Pentium G2100T scores 1,691 against the Pentium G2020's 1,705 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium G2020. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G2100T vs 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2020.

Feature	Pentium G2100T	Pentium G2020
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	2.9 GHz+12%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	2.9 GHz+12%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3072 kB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,691	1,705

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1155 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Pentium G2100T	Pentium G2020
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G2100T launched at $75 MSRP, while the Pentium G2020 debuted at $64. At current prices ($10 vs $15), the Pentium G2100T is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G2100T delivers 169.1 pts/$ vs 113.7 pts/$ for the Pentium G2020 — making the Pentium G2100T the 39.2% better value option.