Pentium G2130 vs Core 2 Quad Q8300
Pentium G2130
Core 2 Quad Q8300
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 G2130 is positioned at rank 675 and the Core 2 Quad Q8300 is on rank 985, so the Pentium G2130 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2130
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Quad Q8300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2130 | Core 2 Quad Q8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($8) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Yorkfield (2007−2009) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2130 | Core 2 Quad Q8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+25%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($8) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 G2130 and Core 2 Quad Q8300
Pentium G2130
The Pentium G2130 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 1,915 points. Launch price was $90.
Core 2 Quad Q8300
The Core 2 Quad Q8300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yorkfield (2007−2009) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,917 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Pentium G2130 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core 2 Quad Q8300 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core 2 Quad Q8300 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G2130 versus 2.5 GHz on the Core 2 Quad Q8300 — a 24.6% clock advantage for the Pentium G2130 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Pentium G2130 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core 2 Quad Q8300 uses Yorkfield (2007−2009) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G2130 scores 1,915 against the Core 2 Quad Q8300's 1,917 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 2 Quad Q8300. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2130 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Quad Q8300.
| Feature | Pentium G2130 | Core 2 Quad Q8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+28% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+28% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3072 kB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+1500% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Yorkfield (2007−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,915 | 1,917 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2130 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Quad Q8300 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G2130 | Core 2 Quad Q8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G2130 launched at $75 MSRP, while the Core 2 Quad Q8300 debuted at $179. At current prices ($8 vs $10), the Pentium G2130 is $2 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G2130 delivers 239.4 pts/$ vs 191.7 pts/$ for the Core 2 Quad Q8300 — making the Pentium G2130 the 22.1% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G2130 | Core 2 Quad Q8300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75-58% | $179 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8-20% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 239.4+25% | 191.7 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2008 |
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