CPU
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Pentium G2120
Atom x7-E3950
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 G2120 is positioned at rank 753 and the Atom x7-E3950 is on rank 480, so the Atom x7-E3950 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2120
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7-E3950
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2120 | Atom x7-E3950 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2120 | Atom x7-E3950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ 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 G2120 and Atom x7-E3950
Pentium G2120
The Pentium G2120 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (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: 1,876 points. Launch price was $88.
Atom x7-E3950
The Atom x7-E3950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,864 points. Launch price was $57.
Processing Power
The Pentium G2120 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Atom x7-E3950 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x7-E3950 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Pentium G2120 versus 2 GHz on the Atom x7-E3950 — a 43.1% clock advantage for the Pentium G2120 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Pentium G2120 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom x7-E3950 uses Apollo Lake (2014−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G2120 scores 1,876 against the Atom x7-E3950's 1,864 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium G2120. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G2120 vs 0 kB on the Atom x7-E3950.
| Feature | Pentium G2120 | Atom x7-E3950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz+55% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+94% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,876 | 1,864 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 245 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2120 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7-E3950 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Pentium G2120 versus LPDDR4-2400 on the Atom x7-E3950 — the Atom x7-E3950 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium G2120 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Pentium G2120) vs 4 (Atom x7-E3950). PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium G2120) vs 6 (Atom x7-E3950) — the Pentium G2120 offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium G2120 | Atom x7-E3950 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FCBGA1296 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | LPDDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+167% | 6 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Pentium G2120) vs VT-x, VT-d (Atom x7-E3950). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Pentium G2120) and HD Graphics 505 (Atom x7-E3950) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G2120 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium G2120 | Atom x7-E3950 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | HD Graphics 505 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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