Pentium G2130 vs Core i3-3130M

Pentium G2130

2 Cores2 Thrd55 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2013

Core i3-3130M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G2130

2 / 2

1,915

+0.5%

1,906

0.0%

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 i3-3130M is on rank 22, so the Core i3-3130M 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 G2130

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12210%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11537%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8377%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2524%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1999%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1749%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1002%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

988%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

900%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

900%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

890%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

866%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

854%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

850%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

843%

#675

Pentium G2130

MSRP: $75|Avg: $8

100%

#676

Core i5-4460S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $50

100%

#677

Core i7-6700K

MSRP: $350|Avg: $142

100%

#679

Pentium G3420T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $40

100%

#680

Core i5-3570

MSRP: $194|Avg: $35

100%

#681

Pentium G3450T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $45

99%

#682

Celeron E3200

MSRP: $43|Avg: $5

99%

#683

Core i5-3470

MSRP: $184|Avg: $55

99%

#684

Core i5-3450S

MSRP: $174|Avg: $20

99%

#685

Core i7-5820K

MSRP: $389|Avg: $103

99%

#686

Core i3-4330

MSRP: $138|Avg: $60

99%

#688

Core i7-7700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $75

97%

#689

Core i3-4150T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $30

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3130M

#10

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

154%

#11

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

152%

#12

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

139%

#13

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

139%

#14

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

137%

#16

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

133%

#17

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

127%

#18

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

127%

#19

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

124%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

96%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

95%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

92%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

91%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

90%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

90%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

90%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

89%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium G2130 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-3130M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium G2130	Core i3-3130M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($8)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium G2130 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 96% cheaper ($8 vs $225) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium G2130	Core i3-3130M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+2726%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($8)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)

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 G2130 Benchmark Check

Core i3-3130M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G2130 and Core i3-3130M

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 i3-3130M

The Core i3-3130M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,906 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G2130 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-3130M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G2130 versus 2.6 GHz on the Core i3-3130M — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G2130 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). Both are built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Pentium G2130 scores 1,915 against the Core i3-3130M's 1,906 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G2130. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2130 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3130M.

Feature	Pentium G2130	Core i3-3130M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+23%	2.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+23%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	3072 kB (total)	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,915	1,906

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G2130 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-3130M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G2130	Core i3-3130M
Socket	LGA1155	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G2130) / true (Core i3-3130M). The Core i3-3130M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Pentium G2130 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i3-3130M rivals AMD A8-4500M.