Comparing Pentium G2030 and Core i3-530 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price. Show
Place in performance rankingPlace by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100Value for money3.910.14Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processorArchitecture codenameno dataClarkdale (2010−2011)Release date1 April 2013 (10 years old)7 January 2010 (14 years old)Launch price (MSRP)no data$60Current price$82 $26 (0.4x MSRP) Value for money Performance per price, higher is better. Pentium G2030 has 2693% better value for money than i3-530. Technical specsPentium G2030 and Core i3-530 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results. Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)Threads24Base clock speed3 GHz2.93 GHzBoost clock speedno data0.93 GHzL1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)L2 cacheno data256 KB (per core)L3 cache3 MB Intel® Smart Cache4 MB (shared)Chip lithography22 nm32 nmDie sizeno data81 mm2Maximum core temperatureno data73 °CNumber of transistorsno data382 million64 bit support++Windows 11 compatibility--Unlocked multiplier-- CompatibilityInformation on Pentium G2030 and Core i3-530 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters. Number of CPUs in a configuration11SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1156Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt73 Watt Technologies and extensionsTechnological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium G2030 and Core i3-530. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology. Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.2AES-NI--Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++My WiFi-no dataTurbo Boost Technology--Hyper-Threading Technology-+Idle States++Thermal Monitoring+-Demand Based Switchingno data-PAEno data36 BitFDIno data+StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued Security technologiesPentium G2030 and Core i3-530 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks. TXT--EDB++Secure Key-no dataAnti-Theft-no data Virtualization technologiesVirtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium G2030 and Core i3-530 are enumerated here. Memory specsTypes, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium G2030 and Core i3-530. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported. Supported memory typesDDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR3Maximum memory size32 GB16.38 GBMax memory channels22Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s21 GB/sECC memory support+no data Graphics specificationsGeneral parameters of integrated GPUs, if any. Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel® ProcessorsIntel® HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel® ProcessorsClear Video HD-+Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data Graphics interfacesAvailable interfaces and connections of Pentium G2030 and Core i3-530 integrated GPUs. Number of displays supported32 PeripheralsSpecifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium G2030 and Core i3-530. PCIe version2.02.0PCI Express lanesno data16 Synthetic benchmark performanceVarious benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better. Combined synthetic benchmark scoreThis is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly. Pentium G2030 1.13 +16.5% Pentium G2030 outperforms Core i3-530 by 16% in our combined benchmark results. PassmarkPassmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance. Benchmark coverage: 68% Pentium G2030 outperforms Core i3-530 by 17% in Passmark. GeekBench 5 Single-CoreGeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core. Benchmark coverage: 42% Pentium G2030 outperforms Core i3-530 by 29% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core. GeekBench 5 Multi-CoreGeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores. Benchmark coverage: 42% Pentium G2030 outperforms Core i3-530 by 3% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core. Mining hashratesCryptocurrency mining performance of Pentium G2030 and Core i3-530. Usually measured in megahashes per second. Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 2.7 Mh/s no data Gaming performanceAdvantages and disadvantagesPerformance score 1.13 0.97 Recency 1 April 2013 7 January 2010 Threads 2 4 Boost clock speed 0 2933 Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 73 Watt The Pentium G2030 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-530 in performance tests. Should you still have questions on choice between Pentium G2030 and Core i3-530, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer. Cast your own voteDo you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU. Pentium G2030 Core i3-530 Similar processor comparisonsWe picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page. User ratings: view and submitHere you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself. 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