Pentium G2120

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium G2120

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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 G2120 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,661 Rank: 1142
Rank Name Score Visual
1138 A10-9700 4,665
+0.1%
1139 Core i5-2310 4,664
+0.1%
1140 Core i5 760 4,662
+0%
1141 Pentium G3420 4,661
+0%
1142 Pentium G2120 4,661
1143 Xeon E3-1270 4,660
+-0%
1144 Core i3-6100H 4,658
-0.1%
1145 Core i5-2320 4,657
-0.1%
1146 Xeon E3-1245 4,654
-0.2%
1147 Xeon X5677 4,653
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium G2120 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,385 Rank: 1490
Rank Name Score Visual
1486 Core i7-920XM 4,389
+0.1%
1487 Core i5-2540M 4,387
+0%
1488 Xeon L5520 4,386
+0%
1489 Core M 5Y51 4,385
+0%
1490 Pentium G2120 4,385
1491 A10-5750M 4,385
+0%
1492 Athlon II X4 605e 4,385
+0%
1493 Xeon X5472 4,384
+-0%
1494 A6-3670 4,384
+-0%
1495 Xeon E5430 4,384
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium G2120 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,845 Rank: 1043
Rank Name Score Visual
1039 Core i5-2450P 4,849
+0.1%
1040 Pentium G4400T 4,848
+0.1%
1041 Core i5-5350U 4,847
+0%
1042 EPYC 7452 4,846
+0%
1043 Pentium G2120 4,845
1044 Core i7-4510U 4,842
-0.1%
1045 Xeon E5-4650 v4 4,841
-0.1%
1046 Xeon D-1541 4,841
-0.1%
1047 FX-4300 4,841
-0.1%
1048 Core i5-3350P 4,838
-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 G2120 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,532 Rank: 1290
Rank Name Score Visual
1286 Phenom II X4 B93 4,533
+0%
1287 Core i7-8500Y 4,533
+0%
1288 Core i7-7Y75 4,532
+0%
1289 Core i5-7Y54 4,532
+0%
1290 Pentium G2120 4,532
1291 Celeron G1850 4,532
+0%
1292 Core i7-4550U 4,532
+0%
1293 Phenom II X4 925 4,532
+0%
1294 Pentium G4500T 4,531
+-0%
1295 Core i3-2120 4,531
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium G2120 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,489 Rank: 1400
Rank Name Score Visual
1396 Pentium J2900 4,490
+0%
1397 Core i3-540 4,490
+0%
1398 Phenom II X3 B73 4,490
+0%
1399 Pentium G2130 4,489
+0%
1400 Pentium G2120 4,489
1401 Core i3-4000M 4,489
+0%
1402 Core i3-3110M 4,489
+0%
1403 A10-7400P 4,489
+0%
1404 Core i3-2100T 4,489
+0%
1405 Core i5-560M 4,489
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium G2120 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,513 Rank: 1312
Rank Name Score Visual
1308 Xeon E5472 4,514
+0%
1309 Core i5-670 4,514
+0%
1310 Celeron G3930 4,513
+0%
1311 Pentium G2130 4,513
+0%
1312 Pentium G2120 4,513
1313 Phenom II X4 960T 4,513
+0%
1314 A12-9720P 4,513
+0%
1315 Xeon L5420 4,513
+0%
1316 Core M-5Y70 4,513
+0%
1317 Phenom II X4 B95 4,513
+0%

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Pentium G2120 Details

The Intel Pentium G2120 stands as a relic of the early 2010s, launched in September 2012, and its performance today places it firmly in the lower tiers of modern computing benchmarks. At the time of its release, it was designed as a budget-friendly dual-core processor for mainstream desktops, built on Intel's Ivy Bridge architecture and manufactured on a 22 nm process. As of March 2026, its age is evident, with no competitive edge against contemporary processors, yet it remains a functional option for basic computing tasks. With a base clock of 3.1 GHz and no turbo boost, the G2120 delivers a single-core score of 4845 and a multicore score of 4385, ranking it #1043 and #1489 respectively in single-core and multicore performance across over 2000 processors. Its overall score of 4661 places it at #1141, a position that reflects its limitations in today's demanding software landscape.

Compared to its closest peers, the G2120 is slightly outpaced by processors like the Core i5-2450P and the Pentium G4400T, both of which offer higher clock speeds and more advanced features. However, it outperforms older models such as the Xeon E5430 and the Core i3-6100H, which are significantly older or less capable. The processor features a 65 W TDP, making it energy-efficient for its time, and supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1600 MHz, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB. Despite its age, it still includes modern features such as AES-NI encryption, AVX2 instructions, and Intel's integrated HD Graphics, which operate at a base frequency of 650 MHz and can boost to 1050 MHz.

The G2120's integrated graphics allow for basic multimedia playback and light gaming, with support for up to three displays. It also supports virtualization technologies like VT-x and VT-d, which are useful for running lightweight virtual machines. While the processor lacks Hyper-Threading and has a modest 3 MB L3 cache, it remains a viable option for users needing a simple, low-cost system for web browsing, office applications, or media consumption. In the broader context of today’s market, where high-end CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K dominate the top 50 rankings, the Pentium G2120 serves as a reminder of how far processor performance has advanced in just over a decade.
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Intel Pentium G2120

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium G2120
Model Number: G2120
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 31x (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 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 1
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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