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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. 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

#90

Athlon X4 750K

MSRP: $91|Avg: $17

105%

#91

Pentium G2100T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

105%

#92

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $189

105%

#93

Core i5-2320

MSRP: $177|Avg: $22

104%

#94

FX-4150

MSRP: $137|Avg: $20

103%

#95

FX-8120

MSRP: $205|Avg: $40

102%

#96

FX-6200

MSRP: $169|Avg: $25

102%

#97

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

102%

#98

Core i3-560

MSRP: $138|Avg: $10

102%

#99

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

101%

#100

Pentium Dual-Core E2140

MSRP: $74|Avg: $5

101%

#101

Core i7-4820K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $40

101%

#102

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

101%

#103

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

100%

#104

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

100%

#105

Pentium G2120T

MSRP: $87|Avg: $10

100%

#106

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

100%

#107

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

100%

#108

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

99%

#109

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

99%

#110

Core i5-3550

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

99%

#111

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $199

99%

#112

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

99%

#113

Core i5-6600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $35

99%

#114

Core i5-3340S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $25

98%

#115

Celeron G1840T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

98%

#116

Core i3-4350T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $20

97%

#117

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

97%

#118

Core i3-3240

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

97%

#119

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

97%

#120

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

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. 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
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2744
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2013
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel