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  • Avg. price: ~£55
  • PassMark benchmark result: 1629
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: N/A GHz

Intel Pentium G2010 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.1

Technical Score

10.0%

5.0

User score

Poor
3.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

2.0

Performance

18.0%

4.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.1

Platform

1.0%

8.6

Integrated Graphics

Poor
5.0

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

6.4

User reviews

30.0%

1.7

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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3.2
(5)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

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  • 1.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.8

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    1.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    0.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.4

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.0

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.4

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Pentium G2010 is a budget-friendly desktop processor from the Ivy Bridge generation, launched in early 2013 using a 22nm lithography process. Operating on the LGA1155 socket, it features two physical cores and two threads with a base clock speed of 2.80 GHz and 3MB of Intel Smart Cache. Key specifications include a 55W TDP, support for up to 32GB of dual-channel DDR3-1333 memory, and integrated Intel HD Graphics with a maximum dynamic frequency of 1.05 GHz. Its primary advantages are its low power consumption, affordability for basic office and web browsing tasks, and support for ECC memory. However, it lacks modern performance features such as Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost, and its dual-core architecture is unsuitable for heavy multitasking, video editing, or contemporary AAA gaming.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Pentium G2010

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

2.0

Performance

18.0%

4.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.1

Platform

1.0%

8.6

Integrated Graphics

3.1
Intel Pentium G2010 has a technical score of 3.13 points, which is lower than that of 98.7% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

6.4

User reviews

30.0%

1.7

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.2
(5)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

5.0
Intel Pentium G2010 has a user score of 4.98 points, which is lower than that of 99.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.7
Intel Pentium G2010 has a popularity of 1.7 points, which is higher than 74.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.3

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.3
Intel Pentium G2010 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.3 points, which is lower than 91.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

desktop
Intel Pentium G2010 belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

LGA1155
Intel Pentium G2010 uses the LGA1155 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 53.9% of processors and equal to that of 2.1% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

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CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Pentium G2010 uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

2
Intel Pentium G2010 has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

2
Intel Pentium G2010 offers 2 CPU threads, which is fewer than 93.9% of processors and equal to 6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
Intel Pentium G2010 offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

N/A
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 2.8 GHz
Intel Pentium G2010 has a base clock of 2x2.8 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

22 nm
Intel Pentium G2010 uses a 22 nm process node, which is older than that of 84.6% of processors and equal to that of 10.1% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 22 nm
Intel Pentium G2010 is built on the Intel 22 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 84.6% of processors and equal to that of 10.1% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

3 MB
Intel Pentium G2010 has an L3 cache of 3 MB which is smaller than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 5.6% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

0.5 MB
Intel Pentium G2010 has an L2 cache of 0.5 MB which is smaller than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.2% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

128 KB
Intel Pentium G2010 has an L1 cache of 128 KB which is smaller than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR3
Intel Pentium G2010 supports DDR DDR3, which is older than that of 86.3% of processors and equal to that of 13.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

1,333 MHz
Intel Pentium G2010 supports memory speeds up to 1333 MHz, which is lower than that of 98.7% of processors and equal to 1.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR3-1333 MHz
Intel Pentium G2010 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR3-1333 MHz, which is lower than that of 98.7% of processors and equal to 1.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

32 GB
Intel Pentium G2010 supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 71.9% of processors and equal to 19.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

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Intel Pentium G2010 includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

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Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

650 MHz
Intel Pentium G2010 has an integrated GPU clock of 650 MHz which is higher than that of 83.9% of processors and equal to that of 5.3% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

55 W
Intel Pentium G2010 has a TDP of 55 W which is higher than that of 63.9% of processors and equal to that of 4.2% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

55 W
Intel Pentium G2010 has a base power of 55 W which is higher than that of 64.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.1% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

55 W
Intel Pentium G2010 has a boost power of 55 W which is lower than that of 57.3% of processors and equal to that of 4.6% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

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Intel Pentium G2010 does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Pentium G2010 vs the average processor

  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Pentium G2010 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
    What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
    When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Pentium G2010 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 47.2% smaller die size
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower die size than the average processor (94 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower die size than the average processor (94 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².94 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    Intel Pentium G2010 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.105 °C vs 100 °C
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Pentium G2010 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Pentium G2010 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 65.4% more popular
    Intel Pentium G2010 is more popular than the average processor (1.65 vs 1.000).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
    Intel Pentium G2010 is more popular than the average processor (1.65 vs 1.000).1.65 vs 1
  • 4.55x cheaper
    Intel Pentium G2010 is cheaper than the average processor (£55 vs £250).
    Intel Pentium G2010 is cheaper than the average processor (£55 vs £250).£55 vs £250
  • 85.7% higher GPU clock speed
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (650 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
    What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
    When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=350 MHz

    Intel Pentium G2010 has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (650 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.650 MHz vs 350 MHz
  • 47.2% smaller die size
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower die size than the average processor (94 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Pentium G2010 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 85.7% higher GPU clock speed
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (650 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Pentium G2010 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.

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Overall
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Pentium G2010 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 7 year/s older release date
    Intel Pentium G2010 has an older release date than the average processor (2,013 vs 2,020).
    January 2013
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Pentium G2010 does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • 70.4% lower single-core score
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (436 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 80.6% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (539 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 39.4% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,505 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Pentium G2010 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 90.9% lower multi-core score
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (434 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 84.5% lower PassMark score
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,629 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Pentium G2010 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • No multithreading support
    Intel Pentium G2010 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 37.5% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Intel Pentium G2010 has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 37.5% lower bus speed
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
  • No Turbo Boost
    Intel Pentium G2010 does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
  • 83.3% larger process node
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 62.5% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (3 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 66.7% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Pentium G2010 has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Pentium G2010 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Ivy Bridge vs Kaby Lake).
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Pentium G2010 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • Less advanced foundry
    Intel Pentium G2010 uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 54.1% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (21 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Older DDR support
    Intel Pentium G2010 supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
  • 54.6% lower memory speed
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,333 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Older PCIe version
    Intel Pentium G2010 supports an older PCIe version than the average processor (2 vs 3.0).
  • 50% less memory capacity
    Intel Pentium G2010 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Pentium G2010 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 22.2% higher base power
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (55 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 22.2% higher TDP
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a higher TDP than the average processor (55 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 70.4% lower single-core score
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (436 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (436 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.436 vs 1,471
  • 80.6% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (539 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (539 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.539 vs 2,783
  • 39.4% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,505 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,505 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,505 vs 2,483
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Pentium G2010 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Pentium G2010 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 90.9% lower multi-core score
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (434 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (434 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.434 vs 4,793
  • 84.5% lower PassMark score
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,629 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Pentium G2010 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,629 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.1,629 vs 10,532.5
  • 83.3% larger process node
    Intel Pentium G2010 has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Intel Pentium G2010 has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.22 nm vs 12 nm
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Pentium G2010 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    Intel Pentium G2010 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.2 vs 8
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Intel Pentium G2010?

  • Affordability: Highly valued as a budget-friendly option for entry-level builds or refurbishing older systems.
  • Basic Productivity: Performs well for everyday tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and watching 1080p videos.
  • Energy Efficiency: Features a low Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 55W, making it efficient for home or office use.
  • Legacy Gaming: Capable of running older titles (e.g., CS:GO, League of Legends, or GTA IV) at acceptable frame rates when paired with a dedicated GPU.
  • Reliability: Users report high satisfaction with its long-term stability for non-intensive workloads.

What customers dislike about Intel Pentium G2010?

  • Outdated Architecture: As a dual-core/dual-thread CPU from 2013, it lacks modern features like Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost.
  • Bottlenecking: Significantly limits performance in modern AAA games and heavy multitasking; often reaches 100% usage with just a few browser tabs open.
  • Not for Creative Work: Struggles heavily with video editing, animation, or advanced design software.
  • Limited Future-Proofing: Lacks support for modern instruction sets (like AVX2) and is not officially compatible with Windows 11.
  • Integrated Graphics: The onboard Intel HD graphics are considered weak and unsuitable for anything beyond basic display output.

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howmanyfps.com
23/01/2026
Compare Pentium G2010 — Gaming FPS & Benchmarks

The Intel Pentium G2010 is a 2013-era dual-core "Ivy Bridge" processor designed for budget, non-intensive computing, featuring a 2.8 GHz clock speed and integrated Intel HD Graphics. While it operates efficiently with a 55W TDP and supports ECC memory, it lacks Hyper-Threading and faces severe performance bottlenecks, earning a 1/100 gaming score. Ranked in the bottom 1st percentile...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026
Intel Pentium G2010 @ 2.80GHz - PassMark CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Pentium G2010 is a budget-oriented, dual-core, 2.80 GHz processor based on the 3rd Gen Ivy Bridge architecture for the LGA 1155 socket, designed for basic computing tasks. Pros include high efficiency with a 55W TDP, support for ECC memory, and Intel HD Graphics capable of triple-display setups. Cons, however, are limited to two threads, a lack of Hyper-Threading and Turbo...Read more

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29/03/2026
Intel Pentium G2010 Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The Intel Pentium G2010 is a 22nm Ivy Bridge entry-level desktop processor from 2013, featuring two cores and a 2.8 GHz base clock designed for basic computing tasks. It provides power-efficient, budget-friendly performance with integrated graphics and virtualisation support (VT-x). However, with only two threads, no Turbo Boost, and low gaming benchmarks, it lacks the performance...Read more

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Intel Pentium G2010 - CPU UserBenchmarks

The Intel Pentium G2010 is a 2013-era Ivy Bridge desktop processor operating at a fixed 2.8 GHz on the LGA 1155 socket. Designed for basic tasks, this dual-core, non-Hyper-Threaded chip ranks in the bottom percentiles for modern performance, as indicated by benchmark data from UserBenchmark. Key advantages of the G2010 include high power efficiency with a 55W TDP and suitability for...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
01/03/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark for Intel Pentium G2010 (24T)

The CPU-Z validation for the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G (pns5fp/24) highlights a 4-core, 8-thread APU that delivers a multi-thread score of approximately 2193, offering functional, budget-friendly performance for office tasks and entry-level gaming. A major advantage of this setup is the integrated Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics, eliminating the immediate need for a dedicated GPU, though its...Read more

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CPU-Z Benchmark for Intel Pentium G2010 (Single-Thread)

The Intel Core i9-14900K, as validated in this CPU-Z benchmark (ttdg48), is a 24-core, 32-thread processor that achieves a 6.0 GHz max turbo frequency, delivering top-tier performance for both single-thread (983) and multi-thread (16,528) tasks. Key advantages include exceptional speed for gaming and content creation alongside continued support for LGA 1700 motherboards, allowing...Read more

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28/05/2013
45 processors reviewed: from Intel Celeron to Core i7, from AMD A4 to FX

a little longer This 2013 Hardware Info review analyzes 45 desktop processors from Intel (Ivy Bridge) and AMD (Vishera/Trinity), evaluating performance across gaming, office, and multimedia tasks. Intel’s lineup, headlined by the Core i7-3770K, offers superior per-core performance and efficiency for high-end users, while low-tier Celerons provide basic functionality, despite lacking...Read more

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alternate.be
15/01/2013
Intel Pentium G2010 Dual-Core Ivy Bridge Review & Benchmarks

Intel Pentium processors, available at Alternate.be, are high-efficiency, cost-effective CPUs designed for daily tasks, office work, and 4K media consumption in budget-friendly systems. The lineup, featuring models like the Pentium Gold series with speeds up to 4.1 GHz and integrated UHD graphics, provides a reliable, entry-level computing experience. Key advantages include...Read more

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