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Pentium G3420T
Pentium G2130
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 G3420T is positioned at rank 680 and the Pentium G2130 is on rank 675, 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 G3420T
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2130
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3420T | Pentium G2130 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($8) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3420T | Pentium G2130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+401%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($8) |
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 G3420T and Pentium G2130
Pentium G3420T
The Pentium G3420T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,912 points. Launch price was $75.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G3420T and Pentium G2130 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Pentium G3420T versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G2130 — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Pentium G2130 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Pentium G3420T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium G2130 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3420T scores 1,912 against the Pentium G2130's 1,915 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G2130. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3420T vs 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2130.
| Feature | Pentium G3420T | Pentium G2130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz+19% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 3072 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,912 | 1,915 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3420T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G2130 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3420T | Pentium G2130 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G3420T) / not specified (Pentium G2130). The Pentium G3420T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Pentium G2130 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Pentium G3420T | Pentium G2130 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3420T launched at $75 MSRP, while the Pentium G2130 debuted at $75. At current prices ($40 vs $8), the Pentium G2130 is $32 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3420T delivers 47.8 pts/$ vs 239.4 pts/$ for the Pentium G2130 — making the Pentium G2130 the 133.4% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3420T | Pentium G2130 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75 | $75 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $8-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.8 | 239.4+401% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2013 |
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