Pentium P6000 vs Core i3-2130

Pentium P6000

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 1.88 GHz2010

Core i3-2130

2 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium P6000

2 / 2

2,051

0.0%

2,067

+0.8%

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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 P6000 is positioned at rank 1005 and the Core i3-2130 is on rank 899, so the Core i3-2130 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 P6000

#993

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2146%

#994

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2115%

#995

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1941%

#996

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1933%

#997

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1915%

#999

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1849%

#1000

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1773%

#1001

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1770%

#1002

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1723%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

100%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1009

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#1010

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

99%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

99%

#1012

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

98%

#1013

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

98%

#1014

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

97%

#1015

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

96%

#1016

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

96%

#1017

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

95%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

95%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

95%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2130

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

20809%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

19662%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

14276%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4301%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3407%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2980%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1707%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1685%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1534%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1534%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1517%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1476%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1455%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1449%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1436%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

99%

#899

Core i3-2130

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

100%

#902

Core i3-6100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $50

98%

#903

Core i3-4330TE

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

98%

#904

Pentium E5700

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

98%

#906

Athlon II X3 420e

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

97%

#908

Celeron E1500

MSRP: $53|Avg: $5

96%

#909

Pentium G6950

MSRP: $87|Avg: $25

96%

#910

Pentium J4205

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

96%

#911

Core i3-2120

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

96%

#912

Pentium E6600

MSRP: $84|Avg: $50

95%

#913

Pentium G3460

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

95%

#914

Pentium E5500

MSRP: $75|Avg: $25

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-2130 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium P6000 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium P6000	Core i3-2130
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($90)	⚠️ Higher cost ($138)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Pentium P6000 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $90 (vs $138), it costs 35% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 52% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i3-2130.

Insight	Pentium P6000	Core i3-2130
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+52%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($90)	⚠️ Higher cost ($138)

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 P6000 Benchmark Check

Core i3-2130 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium P6000 and Core i3-2130

Pentium P6000

The Pentium P6000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.88 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,051 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-2130

The Core i3-2130 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 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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: 2,067 points. Launch price was $123.

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Processing Power

The Pentium P6000 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-2130's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.88 GHz on the Pentium P6000 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i3-2130 — a 57.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-2130 (base: 1.86 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Pentium P6000 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-2130 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium P6000 scores 2,051 against the Core i3-2130's 2,067 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i3-2130. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium P6000	Core i3-2130
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.88 GHz	3.4 GHz+81%
Base Clock	1.86 GHz	3.4 GHz+83%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	2,051	2,067
Geekbench 6 Single	—	505

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium P6000 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-2130 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium P6000	Core i3-2130
Socket	PGA988	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium P6000) / VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2130). The Core i3-2130 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 2000), while the Pentium P6000 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2130 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i3-2130 rivals Pentium G860.

Feature	Pentium P6000	Core i3-2130
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 2000
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, EPT
Target Use	—	Mainstream Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Pentium P6000 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core i3-2130 debuted at $138. At current prices ($90 vs $138), the Pentium P6000 is $48 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium P6000 delivers 22.8 pts/$ vs 15.0 pts/$ for the Core i3-2130 — making the Pentium P6000 the 41.4% better value option.