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Pentium G2020

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2 Cores, 2 Threads @2.9 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q1 2014.

Average Bench: 51.5% (684th of 1276)

Based on 11,565 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G2020 @ 2.90GHz
Poor: 39%Average: 51.5% Great: 58%
Gaming
Gaming 52%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

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Average average bench

The Intel Pentium G2020 averaged 48.4% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 79.5Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 72.9Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Pentium G2020 is just 19.6%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Pentium G2020 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Mixed Speed 141Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 141Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 11,565 samples)
Rank 68451.5%
Min Avg Max
57 Memory 79.5 91.1
51.8 1-Core 72.9 79.4
75.7 2-Core 137 158
59.7% 96.4 Pts
Min Avg Max
90.2 4-Core 139 158
101 8-Core 141 158
19.1% 140 Pts
Min Avg Max
95 64-Core 141 158
9.5% 141 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
57.5% Above average
Memory 90.2
1-Core 77.5
2-Core 147
66% 105 Pts
4-Core 147
8-Core 146
20% 147 Pts
64-Core 149
10% 149 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
55.6% Above average
Memory 84.7
1-Core 78.2
2-Core 158
65% 107 Pts
4-Core 156
8-Core 157
21% 156 Pts
64-Core 156
10% 156 Pts
Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G2020 @ 2.90GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz
54.4% Above average
Memory 82.9
1-Core 78.8
2-Core 157
65% 106 Pts
4-Core 152
8-Core 157
21% 154 Pts
64-Core 157
10% 157 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
54.1% Above average
Memory 83.3
1-Core 79.1
2-Core 140
63% 101 Pts
4-Core 147
8-Core 149
20% 148 Pts
64-Core 153
10% 153 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
54% Above average
Memory 82.3
1-Core 78.4
2-Core 151
64% 104 Pts
4-Core 151
8-Core 155
21% 153 Pts
64-Core 146
10% 146 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
52.8% Above average
Memory 79.9
1-Core 77.4
2-Core 154
63% 104 Pts
4-Core 152
8-Core 151
21% 152 Pts
64-Core 150
10% 150 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
48.8% Average
Memory 73
1-Core 65.3
2-Core 142
56% 93.3 Pts
4-Core 146
8-Core 144
20% 145 Pts
64-Core 144
10% 144 Pts
Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G2020 @ 2.90GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
47.5% Average
Memory 69
1-Core 78.9
2-Core 155
60% 101 Pts
4-Core 152
8-Core 156
21% 154 Pts
64-Core 146
10% 146 Pts
Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G2020 @ 2.90GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
40.9% Average
Memory 60.8
1-Core 52.6
2-Core 71
41% 61.5 Pts
4-Core 125
8-Core 122
17% 123 Pts
64-Core 107
7% 107 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 38,531,274 CPUs tested.

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Gaming
Gaming 2%
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Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H61M-S1 - $200

CPU
Pentium G2020Intel  $92Bench 52%, 11,565 samples1x
GPU
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 102,268 samples552x
HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 110,571 samples333x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $155Bench 31%, 632,842 samples162x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $32Bench 66%, 245,489 samples164x
A400 120GBKingston  $24Bench 59%, 117,779 samples123x
A400 480GBKingston  $53Bench 75%, 126,459 samples57x
RAM
1x4GBUnknownBench 24%, 128,880 samples100x
2x4GBUnknownBench 38%, 329,318 samples55x
1x8GBUnknownBench 31%, 116,330 samples44x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $324

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Pentium® Processor G2020 (3M Cache, 2.90 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ1'13
Processor NumberG2020
# of Cores2
# of Threads2
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$64.00
Clock Speed2.9 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP55 W
Thermal Solution Specification2011C

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Wireless DisplayNo
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.05 GHz
Quick Sync VideoNo
InTru 3D TechNo
Clear Video HD TechNo
Intel InsiderNo

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1333
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth21 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedYes

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurationsup to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsNo
Secure KeyNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
vPro TechNo
My WiFi TechNo

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1155

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechNo

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Good

1 month ago.

i use one and that's pretty good.

SYC-User
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Good

10 months ago.

I think intel pentium its better

NorthStar
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Poor

3 months ago.

Terrible CPU by 2020 standards, and mediocre CPU by 2014 standards. This was the CPU in my all-in-one PC that I've bought in 2014 and I've never really had a decent experience with it.

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