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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: 52.3% (653rd of 1241)

Based on 9,289 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G2020 @ 2.90GHz
Poor: 39%Average: 52.3% Great: 59%
Gaming
Gaming 52%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

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Average average bench

The Intel Pentium G2020 averaged 47.6% 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 81.4Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 72Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Pentium G2020 is just 19.9%. 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 140Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 140Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 9,289 samples)
Rank 65352.3%
Min Avg Max
61.8 Memory 81.4 91.4
48.7 1-Core 72 79.5
76.1 2-Core 134 158
59.8% 95.8 Pts
Min Avg Max
85.7 4-Core 138 158
101 8-Core 140 159
19% 139 Pts
Min Avg Max
95.9 64-Core 140 158
9.4% 140 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G2020 @ 2.90GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
57.7% Above average
Memory 89.5
1-Core 76.2
2-Core 158
66% 108 Pts
4-Core 156
8-Core 142
21% 149 Pts
64-Core 157
10% 157 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
57.2% Above average
Memory 88.3
1-Core 78.2
2-Core 152
66% 106 Pts
4-Core 154
8-Core 155
21% 155 Pts
64-Core 155
10% 155 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.85 GHz (avg)
55.1% Above average
Memory 84
1-Core 79.8
2-Core 158
65% 107 Pts
4-Core 154
8-Core 160
21% 157 Pts
64-Core 158
11% 158 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz
53% Above average
Memory 79.3
1-Core 81.7
2-Core 162
65% 108 Pts
4-Core 157
8-Core 160
22% 158 Pts
64-Core 153
10% 153 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz
51.9% Above average
Memory 81.7
1-Core 72.4
2-Core 134
60% 95.9 Pts
4-Core 131
8-Core 137
18% 134 Pts
64-Core 147
10% 147 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
51.2% Above average
Memory 84.1
1-Core 45
2-Core 105
51% 78 Pts
4-Core 103
8-Core 140
16% 122 Pts
64-Core 146
10% 146 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz
50.3% Above average
Memory 84.6
1-Core 32.9
2-Core 110
49% 76 Pts
4-Core 94.8
8-Core 109
14% 102 Pts
64-Core 112
8% 112 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
46.9% Average
Memory 68
1-Core 66.6
2-Core 148
56% 94.1 Pts
4-Core 154
8-Core 141
20% 148 Pts
64-Core 131
9% 131 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)
42% Average
Memory 64.3
1-Core 49.6
2-Core 89.3
44% 67.7 Pts
4-Core 115
8-Core 126
16% 121 Pts
64-Core 136
9% 136 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 28,732,867 CPUs tested.

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Gaming
Gaming 12%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H61M-S1 - $200

CPU
Pentium G2020Intel  $92Bench 52%, 9,289 samples1x
GPU
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 92,271 samples1,172x
HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 95,930 samples691x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $150Bench 32%, 565,821 samples419x
SSD
A400 120GBKingston  $28Bench 57%, 88,534 samples248x
A400 240GBKingston  $32Bench 62%, 137,981 samples234x
SSDNow V300 120GBKingston  $60Bench 54%, 233,628 samples114x
RAM
1x4GBUnknownBench 25%, 108,434 samples258x
2x4GBUnknownBench 38%, 270,510 samples129x
99U5474-026.A00LF 1x4GBKingstonBench 25%, 1,363 samples91x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $320

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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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