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Overview

The Pentium G2120T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,613 points. Launch price was $69.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Pentium G2120T is positioned at rank #824 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Pentium G2120T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

16813%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

15887%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

11535%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3475%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2753%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2408%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1379%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1361%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1239%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1239%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1225%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1192%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1176%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1171%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1160%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

98%

#824

Pentium G2120T

MSRP: $87|Avg: $10

100%

#825

Athlon II X2 270

MSRP: $72|Avg: $15

100%

#827

Core i7-6850K

MSRP: $617|Avg: $80

99%

#828

Core i5-2500K

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

99%

#829

Pentium G3430

MSRP: $116|Avg: $30

99%

#830

Pentium E5400

MSRP: $55|Avg: $49

99%

#831

Core i5-4570R

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

99%

#832

A6-3650

MSRP: $115|Avg: $20

98%

#833

Core i7-4770R

MSRP: $360|Avg: $89

98%

#835

Core i7-2600

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

98%

#836

Pentium G870

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#837

Athlon II X2 210e

MSRP: $60|Avg: $28

98%

#838

Pentium G645

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium G2120T across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium G2120T specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G2120T is a 2-core / 2-thread processor, manufactured on a 22 nm process node. It carries 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,613, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium G2120T
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.7 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	22 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	3 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	5 GT/s
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,613

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G2120T fits into the LGA1155 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 memory.

Specification	Pentium G2120T
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	desktop
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA1155
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium G2120T has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 35 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium G2120T
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	35 Watt

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $10 (MSRP: $87), the Pentium G2120T delivers 161 PassMark points per dollar. It currently holds Rank #824 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #2744 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium G2120T
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$87
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$10
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#824
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2744
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2013
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel