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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% (766th of 1358)

Based on 15,466 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G2020 @ 2.90GHz
Poor: 37%Average: 51% Great: 59%
Gaming
Gaming 51%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 35%
Jet ski

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Average average bench

The Intel Pentium G2020 averaged 49.0% 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 77.9Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 73.1Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Pentium G2020 is 21.4%. 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 143Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 144Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 15,466 samples)
Rank 76651%
Min Avg Max
54.9 Memory 77.9 91.3
46.2 1-Core 73.1 80.4
76.2 2-Core 139 160
59.5% 96.6 Pts
Min Avg Max
91.8 4-Core 142 160
103 8-Core 144 160
19.5% 143 Pts
Min Avg Max
101 64-Core 143 160
9.6% 143 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
57.4% Above average
Memory 88
1-Core 80.1
2-Core 146
65% 105 Pts
4-Core 160
8-Core 157
22% 158 Pts
64-Core 153
10% 153 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
57% Above average
Memory 88.9
1-Core 77.1
2-Core 150
65% 105 Pts
4-Core 149
8-Core 150
20% 149 Pts
64-Core 146
10% 146 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
55.1% Above average
Memory 84.1
1-Core 78.1
2-Core 154
65% 106 Pts
4-Core 154
8-Core 155
21% 154 Pts
64-Core 158
11% 158 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz
50.7% Above average
Memory 81.9
1-Core 68.9
2-Core 105
56% 85.2 Pts
4-Core 114
8-Core 127
16% 121 Pts
64-Core 142
10% 142 Pts
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz
50.1% Above average
Memory 73.8
1-Core 80.1
2-Core 159
62% 104 Pts
4-Core 157
8-Core 143
21% 150 Pts
64-Core 140
9% 140 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
49.1% Average
Memory 72.5
1-Core 74.3
2-Core 147
59% 98.1 Pts
4-Core 152
8-Core 150
21% 151 Pts
64-Core 155
10% 155 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)
48.1% Average
Memory 74.6
1-Core 74.7
2-Core 103
54% 84 Pts
4-Core 127
8-Core 132
18% 130 Pts
64-Core 141
9% 141 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 54,547,517 CPUs tested.

 Prices

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Gaming
Gaming 2%
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Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H61M-S1 - $200

CPU
Pentium G2020Intel  $92Bench 51%, 15,466 samples1x
GPU
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 145,785 samples1,034x
HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 153,689 samples598x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $155Bench 31%, 994,730 samples293x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $22Bench 68%, 443,928 samples342x
A400 120GBKingston  $19Bench 59%, 185,650 samples233x
A400 480GBKingston  $39Bench 74%, 240,575 samples112x
RAM
1x4GBUnknownBench 26%, 155,635 samples167x
2x4GBUnknownBench 40%, 423,404 samples107x
1x8GBUnknownBench 37%, 165,295 samples74x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 61% - Good Total price: $314

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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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ZAF-User
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Terrible

14 months ago.

really terrible cpu but i got no options here i'll take it for now

EST-User
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Excellent

14 months ago.

Plays some good ol' games well, and that's really all you need.

SYC-User
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1,382

Good

2 years ago.

I think intel pentium its better

NorthStar
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Poor

22 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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