Pentium G2020

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium G2020

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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 G2020 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,435 Rank: 1351
Rank Name Score Visual
1347 Intel Core i7-640M 4,437
+0%
1348 Pentium G850 4,437
+0%
1349 A8-7600 4,436
+0%
1350 Core i5-2430M 4,435
+0%
1351 Pentium G2020 4,435
1352 Athlon X4 860K 4,435
+0%
1353 A12-9730P 4,434
+-0%
1354 Pentium G870 4,434
+-0%
1355 Xeon E5640 4,434
+-0%
1356 A10-9630P 4,432
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium G2020 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,322 Rank: 1681
Rank Name Score Visual
1677 A8-4500M 4,324
+0%
1678 Celeron N3160 4,324
+0%
1679 Celeron 3865U 4,323
+0%
1680 Phenom X4 9650 4,323
+0%
1681 Pentium G2020 4,322
1682 A4-7300 4,322
+0%
1683 Intel Celeron N3160 4,321
+-0%
1684 A6-7400K 4,321
+-0%
1685 Celeron B820 4,320
+-0%
1686 A9-9420 4,320
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium G2020 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,511 Rank: 1281
Rank Name Score Visual
1277 FX-6300 4,516
+0.1%
1278 Core i7-980X 4,516
+0.1%
1279 A8-7670K 4,512
+0%
1280 Core i5-680 4,512
+0%
1281 Pentium G2020 4,511
1282 Core i5-4250U 4,511
+0%
1283 Xeon E5-2630L v2 4,511
+0%
1284 A10-5800K 4,509
+-0%
1285 A4-6320 4,508
-0.1%
1286 Core i7-2715QE 4,505
-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 G2020 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,525 Rank: 1343
Rank Name Score Visual
1339 Core i5-2540M 4,525
+0%
1340 Celeron G3930T 4,525
+0%
1341 Phenom II X4 B40 4,525
+0%
1342 Celeron G1840 4,525
+0%
1343 Pentium G2020 4,525
1344 Core i3-7020U 4,525
+0%
1345 Phenom II X4 830 4,525
+0%
1346 Core i5-3427U 4,525
+0%
1347 A8-3820 4,525
+0%
1348 Phenom II X4 900e 4,525
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium G2020 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,480 Rank: 1450
Rank Name Score Visual
1446 Celeron J1900 4,481
+0%
1447 Celeron G1630 4,481
+0%
1448 Celeron G3900T 4,480
+0%
1449 Core i3-2370M 4,480
+0%
1450 Pentium G2020 4,480
1451 A6-9500 4,480
+0%
1452 Core i3-5005U 4,480
+0%
1453 Core M-5Y31 4,480
+0%
1454 A10-5745M 4,480
+0%
1455 A4-7210 4,480
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium G2020 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,504 Rank: 1381
Rank Name Score Visual
1377 Core i5-650 4,505
+0%
1378 Athlon II X4 645 4,504
+0%
1379 Pentium G2030 4,504
+0%
1380 Celeron G1840 4,504
+0%
1381 Pentium G2020 4,504
1382 Core M-5Y10 4,504
+0%
1383 A10-7400P 4,504
+0%
1384 Core i3-3227U 4,504
+0%
1385 Core i3-2328M 4,503
+-0%
1386 Phenom II X4 B45 4,503
+-0%

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Pentium G2020 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Pentium G2020 stands as a relic from the early days of the Ivy Bridge era, having been launched in January 2013. Positioned within Intel’s desktop Pentium lineup, this dual-core processor reflects a time when integrated graphics and modest performance were sufficient for mainstream computing needs. While no longer competitive in modern benchmarks, it remains a notable example of Intel’s efforts to deliver affordable performance during the early 2010s.

The Pentium G2020 is built on a 22 nm process and features the Ivy Bridge microarchitecture, offering a base clock of 2.9 GHz with a locked multiplier that prevents overclocking. It includes 2 MB of L3 cache and operates on a dual-channel DDR3-1333 memory interface, supporting up to 32 GB of RAM. With a TDP of 55 W and a 5 GT/s bus speed, the processor is designed for low-power desktop systems, particularly those utilizing Socket 1155. Its integrated Intel HD Graphics provide basic display output support, with a max frequency of 1.05 GHz and a base frequency of 650 MHz, capable of driving up to three displays.

In terms of performance, the Pentium G2020 achieves an Overall Score of 4435, placing it at #1350 among 2060 CPUs, with a Singlecore Score of 4511 (#1281) and a Multicore Score of 4322 (#1681). These results highlight a consistent but unremarkable performance profile, with the single-core score slightly outpacing the multicore result—indicating that the processor is better suited for tasks that rely on high clock speeds rather than parallel processing. It trails behind modern processors such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which scores over 9,400 in the same benchmark suite, underscoring the vast technological leap in the intervening years.

Despite its age, the G2020 retains a few notable features, including support for Intel’s virtualization technologies like VT-x and VT-d, along with AES-NI and AVX2 instructions, which enhance security and computational efficiency. However, its lack of simultaneous multithreading and limited core count make it less capable in multi-threaded workloads compared to even mid-range modern CPUs. Its closest competitors in the benchmark data include older Intel and AMD processors like the A6-7400K and Core i5-430M, which offer similar or slightly better performance.

In summary, the Pentium G2020 serves as a budget-friendly option for light office use, web browsing, and basic multimedia tasks in older systems. Its longevity is a testament to Intel’s efficient design, but its performance is now far behind current standards. For users upgrading or building a new system, this processor is not recommended, but it remains a viable solution in legacy environments or for secondary machines where cost and power consumption are primary concerns.
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Intel Pentium G2020

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium G2020
Model Number: G2020
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 29x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 55 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 2.861 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1050 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 94 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA

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