Pentium 2030M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium 2030M

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Pentium 2030M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,315 Rank: 1503
Rank Name Score Visual
1499 Phenom II X4 B97 4,318
+0.1%
1500 Celeron J4125 4,317
+0%
1501 A8-3870 4,316
+0%
1502 Xeon W3505 4,316
+0%
1503 Pentium 2030M 4,315
1504 Celeron G1610 4,314
+-0%
1505 Phenom II X2 550 4,314
+-0%
1506 A9-9425 4,313
+-0%
1507 Core i3-540 4,313
+-0%
1508 A10-9620P 4,312
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium 2030M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,334 Rank: 1631
Rank Name Score Visual
1627 Phenom II X2 545 4,335
+0%
1628 Pentium E6700 4,334
+0%
1629 Pentium E6500 4,334
+0%
1630 Atom x5-Z8550 4,334
+0%
1631 Pentium 2030M 4,334
1632 Athlon 5350 4,334
+0%
1633 A10-5745M 4,333
+-0%
1634 A10-4655M 4,333
+-0%
1635 A4-7210 4,333
+-0%
1636 Pentium J2900 4,333
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium 2030M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,303 Rank: 1486
Rank Name Score Visual
1482 Celeron G550 4,307
+0.1%
1483 Pentium E6700 4,307
+0.1%
1484 Xeon E5620 4,304
+0%
1485 Xeon E5-2609 v2 4,304
+0%
1486 Pentium 2030M 4,303
1487 Phenom II X4 B45 4,300
-0.1%
1488 Athlon II X2 250 4,300
-0.1%
1489 Core i5 M 520 4,299
-0.1%
1490 Core 2 Duo E7600 4,299
-0.1%
1491 Phenom II X3 B77 4,299
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Pentium 2030M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,511 Rank: 1457
Rank Name Score Visual
1453 A4-6320 4,511
+0%
1454 Core i3-4030U 4,511
+0%
1455 Core i5-560M 4,511
+0%
1456 Pentium 3825U 4,511
+0%
1457 Pentium 2030M 4,511
1458 Pentium G2020T 4,511
+0%
1459 A4-7300 4,511
+0%
1460 Pentium 3550M 4,510
+-0%
1461 A9-9430 4,510
+-0%
1462 Core M-5Y31 4,510
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium 2030M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,467 Rank: 1555
Rank Name Score Visual
1551 Pentium G620 4,467
+0%
1552 Pentium 2020M 4,467
+0%
1553 Athlon II X2 B24 4,467
+0%
1554 Core i3-3217U 4,467
+0%
1555 Pentium 2030M 4,467
1556 Pentium G2020T 4,467
+0%
1557 Athlon 5150 4,467
+0%
1558 Celeron G540 4,466
+-0%
1559 A9-9425 4,466
+-0%
1560 A9-9410 4,466
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium 2030M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,495 Rank: 1446
Rank Name Score Visual
1442 Core i7-620M 4,495
+0%
1443 A6-3600 4,495
+0%
1444 Athlon II X4 610e 4,495
+0%
1445 Athlon II X4 605e 4,495
+0%
1446 Pentium 2030M 4,495
1447 Core i5-2537M 4,494
+-0%
1448 Core i5-2467M 4,494
+-0%
1449 Pentium 2020M 4,494
+-0%
1450 Phenom II X3 B75 4,494
+-0%
1451 Pentium 3825U 4,494
+-0%

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Pentium 2030M Details

The Intel Pentium 2030M, launched in January 2013, represents a mid-tier mobile processor from Intel's Ivy Bridge generation. While it is now considered a legacy device, its performance remains relevant for basic computing tasks and light productivity workloads. As of March 2026, this processor is over 13 years old, placing it firmly in the category of outdated hardware by modern standards. However, its low 35 W TDP and compact 22 nm process node reflect the design priorities of its era—efficiency and integration over raw power.

This dual-core mobile CPU operates at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz, with a locked multiplier that prevents overclocking. It features a total of 2.212 MiB of cache, comprising 0.061 MiB of L1, 0.244 MiB of L2, and 1.907 MiB of L3 cache. The processor is built on Intel's Ivy Bridge architecture and uses the Socket G2 (988B) package, which was common for mobile systems of that time. It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory, a standard at the time, though modern systems have long since moved to DDR4 and DDR5.

The Pentium 2030M includes Intel HD integrated graphics, which, while limited, was sufficient for basic multimedia playback and light graphical tasks. It supports standard features such as EIST (Enhanced SpeedStep Technology) and VT-x (hardware virtualization), which enhance power efficiency and virtual machine performance. The processor also supports a range of instruction sets including MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, and SSE4.2, ensuring compatibility with older software and operating systems.

In benchmark testing, the Pentium 2030M scores 4315 overall, placing it at #1503 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance is rated at 4303, ranking #1486, while its multicore score stands at 4334, ranking #1628. These results place it slightly ahead of several lower-end CPUs like the A4-7210 and Pentium G640T, but behind more powerful chips such as the Core i3-5010U and Celeron G550. The performance gap between the Pentium 2030M and top-tier processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX—ranked #1 with a score of 9492—illustrates the vast technological leap over the past decade.

Given its age and modest performance, the Pentium 2030M is best suited for entry-level laptops, netbooks, or systems where power consumption and thermal output are more critical than computational power. It may still serve well in office environments or as a secondary device for web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. However, for modern applications, gaming, or content creation, a contemporary processor is essential. As of 2026, the Pentium 2030M is a relic of a bygone era, useful only for niche or legacy use cases.
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Intel Pentium 2030M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium 2030M
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: Socket G2 (988B)
Package: FC-PGA12F
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 1.907 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 118 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 EIST VT-x
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