Ryzen 5 7600X
VS
Pentium G2030

Ryzen 5 7600X vs Pentium G2030

AMD

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Pentium G2030

2 Cores2 Thrd55 WW2013

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X

#29
Core Ultra 7 265F
MSRP: $369|Avg: $276
112%
#30
Core i5-12400F
MSRP: $174|Avg: $110
112%
#31
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
110%
#32
Ryzen 7 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $100
110%
#33
Core i3-10100F
MSRP: $88|Avg: $50
110%
#34
Ryzen 5 7400F
MSRP: $150|Avg: $147
109%
#35
Ryzen 5 9600X
MSRP: $279|Avg: $178
106%
#36
Ryzen 7 3800X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $140
103%
#37
Ryzen 3 5300G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
103%
#38
Ryzen 9 7900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $316
102%
#39
Ryzen 5 5600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $135
102%
#40
Core i5-14600KF
MSRP: $304|Avg: $239
102%
#41
Ryzen 7 5800
MSRP: $349|Avg: $160
101%
#42
Core i3-14100F
MSRP: $109|Avg: $96
101%
#43
Ryzen 7 3700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $140
101%
#44
Ryzen 5 7600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $178
100%
#45
Ryzen 3 3100
MSRP: $99|Avg: $75
100%
#46
Core i5-13490F
MSRP: $235|Avg: $170
99%
#47
Ryzen 5 5600F
MSRP: $99|Avg: $129
99%
#48
Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
98%
#49
Ryzen 3 4300GE
MSRP: $94|Avg: $72
98%
#50
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
MSRP: $169|Avg: $50
98%
#51
Core Ultra 5 225
MSRP: $240|Avg: $200
98%
#52
Core i5-11500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $110
98%
#53
Core i3-12100F
MSRP: $97|Avg: $90
98%
#54
Core Ultra 7 265
MSRP: $384|Avg: $320
98%
#55
Ryzen 7 5800X
MSRP: $449|Avg: $180
97%
#56
Core i5-11400F
MSRP: $157|Avg: $110
97%
#57
Ryzen 7 5700G
MSRP: $359|Avg: $160
96%
#58
Ryzen 7 5700X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $175
96%
#59
Core i5-9500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $65
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2030

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
14979%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
14154%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
10277%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
3096%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
2452%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
2145%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1229%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1213%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1104%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1104%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1092%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1062%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1047%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1043%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1034%
#393
Core i3-9300T
MSRP: $309|Avg: $309
98%
#777
Celeron E3500
MSRP: $62|Avg: $10
100%
#778
Pentium G2030
MSRP: $85|Avg: $85
100%
#779
Athlon II X2 260
MSRP: $60|Avg: $12
100%
#780
Athlon II X3 445
MSRP: $87|Avg: $15
100%
#782
Core i5-2310
MSRP: $177|Avg: $12
99%
#783
Core i5-5675C
MSRP: $276|Avg: $66
99%
#784
Core i5-2380P
MSRP: $177|Avg: $25
99%
#785
Core i5-4690
MSRP: $272|Avg: $120
99%
#786
FX-6120
MSRP: $188|Avg: $54
98%
#787
Core i7-6700TE
MSRP: $303|Avg: $175
98%
#788
Athlon II X4 620
MSRP: $99|Avg: $15
98%
#790
Core i7-3820
MSRP: $286|Avg: $30
97%
#791
Athlon II X3 425
MSRP: $79|Avg: $5
97%
#792
Athlon II X2 255
MSRP: $60|Avg: $10
97%
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 Ryzen 5 7600X (2022) utilizes 5 nm, 6 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen 5 7600XPentium G2030
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($178)
More affordable ($85)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G2030 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen 5 7600XPentium G2030
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+665%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($178)
More affordable ($85)

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 Ryzen 5 7600X and Pentium G2030

AMD

Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Pentium G2030

The Pentium G2030 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,769 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Pentium G2030 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Ryzen 5 7600X has 4 more cores. The Ryzen 5 7600X is built on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 28,325 against the Pentium G2030's 1,769 — a 176.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15,300 vs 608 (184.7% advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,900 vs 492, a 142% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,800 vs 826 (177.4% advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X vs 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2030.

FeatureRyzen 5 7600XPentium G2030
Cores / Threads
6 / 12+200%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
Base Clock
4.7 GHz+57%
3 GHz
L3 Cache
32 MB (total)+967%
3 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache
6 MB
Process
5 nm, 6 nm-77%
22 nm
Architecture
Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark
28,325+1501%
1,769
Cinebench R23 Multi
15,300+2416%
608
Geekbench 6 Single
2,900+489%
492
Geekbench 6 Multi
13,800+1571%
826
🧠

Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Pentium G2030 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus DDR3-1600 on the Pentium G2030 — the Ryzen 5 7600X supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 7600X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs 16 (Pentium G2030) — the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X) and H61,B75,H77,Z77,Q77 (Pentium G2030).

FeatureRyzen 5 7600XPentium G2030
Socket
AM5
LGA1155
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+67%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200+67%
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB+300%
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
28+75%
16
🔧

Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 7600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 5 7600X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs VT-x (Pentium G2030). Both include integrated graphics AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 5 7600X) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) (Pentium G2030) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming, Pentium G2030 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K; Pentium G2030 rivals Core i3-2100.

FeatureRyzen 5 7600XPentium G2030
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
Unlocked
Yes
No
AVX-512
Yes
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
VT-x
Target Use
Gaming
Budget
💰

Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 7600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Pentium G2030 debuted at $85. At current prices ($178 vs $85), the Pentium G2030 is $93 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 7600X delivers 159.1 pts/$ vs 20.8 pts/$ for the Pentium G2030 — making the Ryzen 5 7600X the 153.7% better value option.

FeatureRyzen 5 7600XPentium G2030
MSRP
$299
$85-72%
Avg Price (30d)
$178
$85-52%
Performance per Dollar
159.1+665%
20.8
Release Date
2022
2013