Pentium G2120T vs Phenom II X3 710
Pentium G2120T
Phenom II X3 710
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 G2120T is positioned at rank 824 and the Phenom II X3 710 is on rank 400, so the Phenom II X3 710 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2120T
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X3 710
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2120T | Phenom II X3 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($125) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Heka (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2120T | Phenom II X3 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1163%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($125) |
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 G2120T and Phenom II X3 710
Pentium G2120T
The Pentium G2120T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.7 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: 1,613 points. Launch price was $69.
Phenom II X3 710
The Phenom II X3 710 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 February 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Heka (2009−2010) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,597 points. Launch price was $85.
Processing Power
The Pentium G2120T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom II X3 710 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Phenom II X3 710 has 1 more core. The Phenom II X3 710 is built on the Heka (2009−2010) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2120T scores 1,613 against the Phenom II X3 710's 1,597 — a 1% lead for the Pentium G2120T. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2120T vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X3 710.
| Feature | Pentium G2120T | Phenom II X3 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+4% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 6 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | — | Heka (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,613+1% | 1,597 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2120T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X3 710 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G2120T | Phenom II X3 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G2120T launched at $87 MSRP, while the Phenom II X3 710 debuted at $125.
| Feature | Pentium G2120T | Phenom II X3 710 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $87-30% | $125 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2009 |
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