Intel Pentium G2030T vs Intel Core i7-4960X
Comparative analysis of Intel Pentium G2030T and Intel Core i7-4960X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Pentium G2030T
- 3.7x lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 130 Watt
- 2.7x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 2283 vs 850
Specifications (specs) | |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 Watt vs 130 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 2283 vs 850 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4960X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 2
- 10 more threads: 12 vs 2
- 2x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- Around 44% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2073 vs 1442
- 6.4x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 10042 vs 1581
- Around 38% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 5157 vs 3729
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 6 vs 2 |
Number of threads | 12 vs 2 |
Maximum memory size | 64 GB vs 32 GB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2073 vs 1442 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 10042 vs 1581 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 5157 vs 3729 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Pentium G2030T
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-4960X
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core |
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Name | Intel Pentium G2030T | Intel Core i7-4960X |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1442 | 2073 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 1581 | 10042 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 2283 | 850 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3729 | 5157 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 1829 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 1829 | |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 6029 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 25.225 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 174.038 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.161 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 6.883 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 32.99 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Pentium G2030T | Intel Core i7-4960X | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge | Ivy Bridge E |
Launch date | Q2'13 | 3 September 2013 |
Place in performance rating | 1499 | 1512 |
Processor Number | G2030T | i7-4960X |
Series | Intel® Pentium® Processor G Series | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
Status | Launched | Discontinued |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Launch price (MSRP) | $999 | |
Price now | $769.99 | |
Value for money (0-100) | 5.28 | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 2.60 GHz | 3.60 GHz |
Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | 5 GT/s DMI2 |
Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 22 nm |
Number of cores | 2 | 6 |
Number of threads | 2 | 12 |
Die size | 257 mm | |
L1 cache | 384 KB | |
L2 cache | 1.5 MB | |
L3 cache | 15 MB | |
Maximum core temperature | 66.8°C | |
Maximum frequency | 4.00 GHz | |
Transistor count | 1860 Million | |
Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 4 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 21 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |
Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 64 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR3 1333/1600 | DDR3 1333/1600/1866 |
Graphics |
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Graphics base frequency | 650 MHz | |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.05 GHz | |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Processor graphics | Intel HD Graphics | |
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Compatibility |
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Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 52.5mm x 45.0mm |
Sockets supported | FCLGA1155 | FCLGA2011 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 Watt | 130 Watt |
Thermal Solution | 2011A | |
Peripherals |
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PCI Express revision | 2.0 | 3.0 |
PCIe configurations | up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4 | |
Max number of PCIe lanes | 40 | |
Security & Reliability |
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Anti-Theft technology | ||
Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |