Pentium G630
VS
Core i3-L13G4

Pentium G630 vs Core i3-L13G4

Intel

Pentium G630

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2011
VS
Intel

Core i3-L13G4

5 Cores5 Thrd7 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2020

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 G630 is positioned at rank 840 and the Core i3-L13G4 is on rank 1210, so the Pentium G630 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 G630

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
17270%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
16318%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
11848%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
3569%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
2827%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
2473%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1417%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1398%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1273%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1273%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1259%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1225%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1208%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1203%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1192%
#840
Pentium G630
MSRP: $75|Avg: $46
100%
#841
Core i5-2550K
MSRP: $235|Avg: $46
100%
#842
Athlon II X4 600e
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
99%
#843
Core i5-6442EQ
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
99%
#844
Core i7-4785T
MSRP: $306|Avg: $32
99%
#845
Core i5-4690S
MSRP: $306|Avg: $189
99%
#846
Core i3-3250
MSRP: $138|Avg: $40
99%
#847
Core i3-3240
MSRP: $132|Avg: $15
99%
#848
Pentium G640T
MSRP: $64|Avg: $69
99%
#849
Core i7-5930K
MSRP: $583|Avg: $410
99%
#851
Core i3-3240T
MSRP: $117|Avg: $8
98%
#852
Athlon II X2 240
MSRP: $60|Avg: $10
98%
#854
Core i5-2500S
MSRP: $192|Avg: $61
97%
#855
Athlon X2 BE-2400
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-L13G4

#1198
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
6113%
#1199
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
6023%
#1200
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
5529%
#1201
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
5504%
#1202
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
5454%
#1204
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
5267%
#1205
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
5050%
#1206
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
5042%
#1207
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
4906%
#1210
Core i3-L13G4
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#1211
Core 2 Solo SU3300
MSRP: $262|Avg: $50
99%
#1212
Celeron 540
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
99%
#1213
Celeron U3600
MSRP: $134|Avg: $134
97%
#1216
Core 2 Quad Q9000
MSRP: $348|Avg: $15
96%
#1217
Core i5-2537M
MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A
95%
#1218
Core i7-720QM
MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A
95%
#1219
Pentium U5400
MSRP: $289|Avg: $214
93%
#1220
Pentium T2330
MSRP: $150|Avg: $7
92%
#1221
Z-01
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
90%
#1222
Pentium T2310
MSRP: $150|Avg: $14
87%
#1223
Celeron SU2300
MSRP: $134|Avg: $134
85%
#1224
Core i5-560UM
MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A
85%
#1225
Core i7-660UM
MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A
84%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-L13G4 (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightPentium G630Core i3-L13G4
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($46)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)
✨ Modern (Lakefield (2020) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G630 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightPentium G630Core i3-L13G4
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($46)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G630 and Core i3-L13G4

Intel

Pentium G630

The Pentium G630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) 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 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,354 points. Launch price was $100.

Intel

Core i3-L13G4

The Core i3-L13G4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Lakefield (2020) architecture. It features 5 cores and 5 threads. Base frequency is 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FC-CSP1016. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $281.

Processing Power

The Pentium G630 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i3-L13G4 offers 5 cores / 5 threads — the Core i3-L13G4 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Pentium G630 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i3-L13G4 — a 3.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-L13G4 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The Pentium G630 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-L13G4 uses Lakefield (2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G630 scores 1,354 against the Core i3-L13G4's 1,349 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G630. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G630 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-L13G4.

FeaturePentium G630Core i3-L13G4
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
5 / 5+150%
Boost Clock
2.7 GHz
2.8 GHz+4%
Base Clock
2.7 GHz+238%
0.8 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB (total)
4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
512 kB+100%
Process
32 nm
10 nm-69%
Architecture
Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Lakefield (2020)
PassMark
1,354
1,349
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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G630 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-L13G4 uses FC-CSP1016 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePentium G630Core i3-L13G4
Socket
LGA1155
FC-CSP1016
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Channels
4
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G630) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-L13G4). The Core i3-L13G4 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Pentium G630 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-L13G4 targets Mobile.

FeaturePentium G630Core i3-L13G4
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Mobile