Pentium G2130

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium G2130

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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 G2130 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,598 Rank: 1194
Rank Name Score Visual
1190 Core i5-5200U 4,601
+0.1%
1191 Xeon W3550 4,600
+0%
1192 Xeon X5670 4,600
+0%
1193 Core i3-3220 4,599
+0%
1194 Pentium G2130 4,598
1195 Core M3-7Y30 4,597
+-0%
1196 Xeon D-1602 4,595
-0.1%
1197 Core i5-2510E 4,595
-0.1%
1198 A12-9800E 4,591
-0.2%
1199 Xeon E5-2630L v2 4,588
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium G2130 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,356 Rank: 1565
Rank Name Score Visual
1561 Core i5-4250U 4,357
+0%
1562 Athlon X2 240 4,357
+0%
1563 Celeron G1620T 4,357
+0%
1564 Phenom II X2 B57 4,357
+0%
1565 Pentium G2130 4,356
1566 Phenom II N850 4,356
+0%
1567 Core i3-4010U 4,355
+-0%
1568 Intel Pentium N3710 4,353
-0.1%
1569 Intel Core i5-480M 4,353
-0.1%
1570 Core i5-4210U 4,353
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium G2130 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,760 Rank: 1101
Rank Name Score Visual
1097 Core i7-2760QM 4,762
+0%
1098 Core i5-4350U 4,762
+0%
1099 Xeon E5-2637 v2 4,761
+0%
1100 Xeon Silver 4114 4,760
+0%
1101 Pentium G2130 4,760
1102 Intel Core i3-7020U 4,759
+-0%
1103 Xeon W3680 4,758
+-0%
1104 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,757
-0.1%
1105 Core i5-6200U 4,757
-0.1%
1106 A12-9800 4,757
-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 G2130 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,534 Rank: 1267
Rank Name Score Visual
1263 Athlon PRO 3045B 4,535
+0%
1264 Celeron G3920 4,534
+0%
1265 Core i5-2560M 4,534
+0%
1266 Core i3-2130 4,534
+0%
1267 Pentium G2130 4,534
1268 Pentium G3220 4,534
+0%
1269 Core i3-3220T 4,534
+0%
1270 Core i5-4310U 4,534
+0%
1271 Phenom II X4 840T 4,534
+0%
1272 A8-5550M 4,534
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium G2130 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,489 Rank: 1399
Rank Name Score Visual
1395 A10-5757M 4,490
+0%
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
1400 Pentium G2120 4,489
+0%
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%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium G2130 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,513 Rank: 1311
Rank Name Score Visual
1307 Phenom II X4 B60 4,514
+0%
1308 Xeon E5472 4,514
+0%
1309 Core i5-670 4,514
+0%
1310 Celeron G3930 4,513
+0%
1311 Pentium G2130 4,513
1312 Pentium G2120 4,513
+0%
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%

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Pentium G2130 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Pentium G2130 remains a relic from the early days of modern desktop computing, having been launched in January 2013. While it is now over a decade old, the G2130 still holds relevance in low-cost or legacy systems where basic productivity and multimedia tasks are prioritized. Positioned within Intel’s Pentium lineup, it represents a budget-oriented option that leverages the Ivy Bridge architecture on a 22 nm process. Despite its age, the processor continues to serve niche markets where cost efficiency outweighs performance demands.

The Pentium G2130 is a dual-core, dual-thread CPU with a base clock of 3.2 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.6 GHz, offering modest performance gains under load. It features a 3 MB L3 cache, a 5 GT/s bus speed, and a 65 W TDP, making it a relatively power-efficient choice for entry-level desktops. The processor supports DDR3-1333/1600 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a maximum memory capacity of 32 GB and a theoretical bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Its FCLGA1155 socket and PCIe 2.0 support ensure compatibility with older motherboard platforms, though modern system features are absent.

Integrated graphics play a key role in the G2130’s appeal, with the Intel HD Graphics solution providing basic display output. It supports up to three displays and operates at a base frequency of 650 MHz, with a burst frequency of 1050 MHz. While not suitable for gaming or video editing, the GPU enables basic multimedia playback and light graphical tasks. The lack of hardware virtualization support and Simultaneous Multithreading limits its utility in modern virtualized environments, though features like AES-NI and AVX2 are included for data encryption and computational workloads.

In benchmark testing, the Pentium G2130 achieves an Overall Score of 4598, ranking #1194 among 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score of 4760 places it at #1100, while the Multicore Score of 4356 ranks it #1565. These results reflect a processor that, while capable in single-threaded applications, struggles in multi-core environments. It outperforms some older and lower-tier CPUs like the Core i3-4010U and FX-7600P but falls short of contemporary mainstream offerings. In the broader context of the top 50 processors, the G2130's performance is dwarfed by modern high-end CPUs such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, which exceed it by a factor of 20 in both single- and multi-core performance.

The Pentium G2130’s primary strengths lie in its affordability and compatibility with older systems. It is well-suited for basic office applications, web browsing, and media consumption in environments where upgrading to a modern CPU is not feasible. However, its age, limited cache, and lack of modern features such as DDR5 or PCIe 4.0 make it unsuitable for gaming, content creation, or high-performance computing. For users seeking a reliable, low-cost solution for light computing tasks, the G2130 remains a viable, if dated, option.
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Intel Pentium G2130

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium G2130
Model Number: G2130
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 32x (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: 16
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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