Intel Pentium G870 vs Intel Core i3-3220
Summary
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Intel Pentium G870
100%
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Intel Core i3-3220
127%
Relative performance
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Intel Pentium G870
100%
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Intel Core i3-3220
114%
Relative performance
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Intel Pentium G870
100%
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Intel Core i3-3220
140%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider Intel Pentium G870 |
None |
Reasons to consider Intel Core i3-3220 |
14% higher single threaded performance. |
Much higher multi threaded performance (around 40% higher). This allows for higher performance in professional applications like encoding or heavy multitasking. |
Around 27% higher average synthetic performance. |
Gaming
HWBench recommends Intel Core i3-3220
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
HWBench recommends Intel Core i3-3220
Based on productivity benchmarks, overall multithreaded performance and theoretical specifications.
Features
Intel Pentium G870 | Intel Core i3-3220 | |||
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MMX | ||||
SSE | ||||
SSE2 | ||||
SSE3 | ||||
SSSE3 | ||||
SSE4.2 | ||||
AVX | ||||
EIST | ||||
Intel 64 | ||||
XD bit | ||||
VT-x | ||||
AES-NI | ||||
Hyper-Threading | ||||
TXT |
Architecture
Intel Pentium G870 | Intel Core i3-3220 | |||
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Architecture | Intel_SandyBridge | vs | Intel_IvyBridge | |
Market | Desktop | vs | Desktop | |
Memory Support | DDR3 | vs | DDR3 | |
Codename | Sandy Bridge | vs | Ivy Bridge | |
Release Date | Jun 2012 | vs | Sep 2012 |
Cores
Intel Pentium G870 | Intel Core i3-3220 | |||
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Cores | 2 | vs | 2 | |
Threads | 2 | vs | 4 | |
SMPs | 1 | vs | 1 | |
Integrated Graphics | Intel HD (Sandy Bridge) | vs | Intel HD 2500 |
Cache
Intel Pentium G870 | Intel Core i3-3220 | |||
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L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | vs | 64 KB (per core) | |
L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | vs | 256 KB (per core) | |
L3 Cache | 3072 KB (shared) | vs | 3072 KB (shared) |
Physical
Intel Pentium G870 | Intel Core i3-3220 | |||
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Socket | Intel Socket 1155 | vs | Intel Socket 1155 | |
Max Case Temp | unknown | vs | 65°C | |
Package | FC-LGA10 | vs | FC-LGA12C | |
Die Size | 131mm² | vs | 94mm² | |
Process | 32 nm | vs | 22 nm |
Performance
Intel Pentium G870 | Intel Core i3-3220 | |||
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Cpu Frequency | 3100 MHz | vs | 3300 MHz | |
Turbo Clock | none | vs | none | |
Base Clock | 100 MHz | vs | 100 MHz | |
Voltage | unknown | vs | unknown | |
TDP | 65 W | vs | 55 W |
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Intel Pentium G870
3100 points
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Intel Core i3-3220
3399 points
Points — higher is better
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Intel Pentium G870
6200 points
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Intel Core i3-3220
8157 points
Points — higher is better
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Intel Pentium G870
3816
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Intel Core i3-3220
5325
points — higher is better
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Intel Pentium G870
2177
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Intel Core i3-3220
2466
points — higher is better
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Intel Pentium G870 (simulated)
102. 22
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Intel Core i3-3220 (simulated)
117.62
points — higher is better
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Intel Pentium G870 (simulated)
220.76
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Intel Core i3-3220 (simulated)
314.44
points — higher is better
Intel Pentium G870 vs Intel Core i3-2100
Comparative analysis of Intel Pentium G870 and Intel Core i3-2100 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization.
Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark — Single thread mark, PassMark — CPU mark, Geekbench 4 — Single Core, Geekbench 4 — Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike — Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1. 5 Desktop — Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).
Intel Pentium G870
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Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Pentium G870
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 4 month(s) later
- Around 3% better performance in PassMark — Single thread mark: 1460 vs 1421
Launch date | June 2012 vs February 2011 |
PassMark — Single thread mark | 1460 vs 1421 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-2100
- 2 more threads: 4 vs 2
- Around 22% better performance in PassMark — CPU mark: 1836 vs 1503
- Around 1% better performance in Geekbench 4 — Single Core: 544 vs 538
- Around 24% better performance in Geekbench 4 — Multi-Core: 1208 vs 977
Number of threads | 4 vs 2 |
PassMark — CPU mark | 1836 vs 1503 |
Geekbench 4 — Single Core | 544 vs 538 |
Geekbench 4 — Multi-Core | 1208 vs 977 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Pentium G870
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-2100
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Geekbench 4 — Multi-Core |
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Name | Intel Pentium G870 | Intel Core i3-2100 |
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PassMark — Single thread mark | 1460 | 1421 |
PassMark — CPU mark | 1503 | 1836 |
Geekbench 4 — Single Core | 538 | 544 |
Geekbench 4 — Multi-Core | 977 | 1208 |
3DMark Fire Strike — Physics Score | 0 | |
CompuBench 1. 5 Desktop — Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.043 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 34.598 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.227 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Video Composition (Frames/s) | 0.938 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 2.215 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Pentium G870 | Intel Core i3-2100 | |
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Architecture codename | Sandy Bridge | Sandy Bridge |
Launch date | June 2012 | February 2011 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $97 | $73 |
Place in performance rating | 1993 | 2565 |
Price now | $97 | $59. 99 |
Processor Number | G870 | i3-2100 |
Series | Legacy Intel® Pentium® Processor | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Value for money (0-100) | 8.58 | 18.10 |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3. 10 GHz | 3.10 GHz |
Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | 5 GT/s DMI |
Die size | 131 mm | 131 mm |
L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 3072 KB (shared) | 3072 KB (shared) |
Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm | 32 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 69. 1°C | 69.1°C |
Maximum frequency | 3.1 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
Number of cores | 2 | 2 |
Number of threads | 2 | 4 |
Transistor count | 504 million | 504 million |
Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 21 GB/s | 21 GB/s |
Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 32 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR3 1066/1333 | DDR3 1066/1333 |
Graphics base frequency | 850 MHz | 850 MHz |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1. 10 GHz | 1.10 GHz |
Graphics max frequency | 1.1 GHz | 1.1 GHz |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Processor graphics | Intel HD Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 2000 |
Device ID | 0x102 | |
Number of displays supported | 2 | 2 |
Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Package Size | 37. 5mm x 37.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
Sockets supported | FCLGA1155 | FCLGA1155 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 65 Watt |
Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
PCI Express revision | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.
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