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Pentium G2120

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2 Cores, 2 Threads @3.1 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 52.6% (721st of 1442)

Based on 1,827 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G2120 @ 3.10GHz
Poor: 39%Average: 52.6% Great: 60%
Gaming
Gaming 53%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

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Average average bench

The Intel Pentium G2120 averaged 47.3% 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 79.8Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 78Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Pentium G2120 is 21.5%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Pentium G2120 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 152Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 152Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 1,827 samples)
Rank 72152.6%
Min Avg Max
60.1 Memory 79.8 93
48.5 1-Core 78 86.3
77 2-Core 147 172
60.9% 102 Pts
Min Avg Max
88.4 4-Core 150 172
101 8-Core 152 172
20.2% 151 Pts
Min Avg Max
98.2 64-Core 152 172
9.4% 152 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
56.5% Above average
Memory 88.5
1-Core 73.8
2-Core 149
63% 104 Pts
4-Core 146
8-Core 149
20% 147 Pts
64-Core 146
9% 146 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
53.5% Above average
Memory 81.3
1-Core 80.8
2-Core 156
63% 106 Pts
4-Core 151
8-Core 155
20% 153 Pts
64-Core 155
10% 155 Pts
Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G2120 @ 3.10GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
52.7% Above average
Memory 84.4
1-Core 69.9
2-Core 123
58% 92.5 Pts
4-Core 125
8-Core 126
17% 126 Pts
64-Core 131
8% 131 Pts
Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G2120 @ 3.10GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
50.8% Above average
Memory 78.9
1-Core 79.9
2-Core 126
59% 95 Pts
4-Core 134
8-Core 136
18% 135 Pts
64-Core 137
8% 137 Pts
Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G2120 @ 3.10GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
48.8% Average
Memory 76.2
1-Core 59.7
2-Core 128
53% 87.9 Pts
4-Core 126
8-Core 130
17% 128 Pts
64-Core 133
8% 133 Pts
Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G2120 @ 3.10GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
48.7% Average
Memory 74.5
1-Core 76.1
2-Core 142
58% 97.4 Pts
4-Core 137
8-Core 129
18% 133 Pts
64-Core 153
10% 153 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
48.2% Average
Memory 78.4
1-Core 76.4
2-Core 104
55% 86.4 Pts
4-Core 108
8-Core 107
14% 108 Pts
64-Core 106
7% 106 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
43.9% Average
Memory 69.7
1-Core 63.6
2-Core 105
50% 79.6 Pts
4-Core 107
8-Core 110
14% 109 Pts
64-Core 105
6% 105 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,718,208 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 6%
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Desktop
Desktop 55%
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Workstation
Workstation 6%
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System: HP Pro3500 Series

CPU
Pentium G2120Intel  $52Bench 53%, 1,827 samples1x
GPU
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 146,665 samples464x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $59Bench 29%, 946,701 samples73x
GT 1030NvidiaBench 14%, 185,384 samples59x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples54x
A400 480GBKingston  $38Bench 74%, 237,487 samples28x
A400 120GBKingston  $29Bench 61%, 166,392 samples25x
RAM
8JTF51264AZ-1G6E1 2x4GBMicronBench 52%, 17,707 samples36x
8JTF51264AZ-1G6E1 1x4GBMicronBench 28%, 7,085 samples29x
2x8GBUnknownBench 64%, 236,291 samples27x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $80

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Pentium® Processor G2120 (3M Cache, 3.10 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ3'12
Processor NumberG2120
# of Cores2
# of Threads2
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2
Embedded Options AvailableYes
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$70.00 - $82.00
Clock Speed3.1 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 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 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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