Pentium G2020 is dual-core budget microprocessor, based on Ivy Bridge 22nm microarchitecture. Details of this model were revealed by Fudzilla in October 2012, and the Pentium was released in January 2013. At the launch time, the official price of the G2020 was $64, that is the same as the price of slightly slower G2010 model. Both CPUs are positioned against triple-core A6-Series and quad-core Athlon II processors from AMD.
Similar to other microprocessors, based on Ivy Bridge architecture, Pentium G2020 has 2 CPU cores with dedicated L1 and L2 caches, and shared 3MB last level cache. The chip also incorporates dual-channel memory controller, and HD capable graphics unit. The CPU operates at 2.9 GHz, and supports Intel 64, Virtualization and Execute disable bit technologies. Intel 64 technology, also called EM64T, is needed to run 64-bit operating systems. Execute disable bit can protect from certain kinds of viruses. Virtualization feature improves performance when running virtualized OSes and programs. Being a budget processor, the G2020 doesn't support more advanced features, like Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost. With just 2 cores and not very high clock rate, the G2020 is not well suited for CPU intensive applications, but it can run many day-to-day office-type programs and applications without problems.
Integrated graphics unit on this Pentium runs at 650 MHz, and its frequency can be temporarily boosted to 1050 MHz. This is sufficient for any type of 2D graphics, and for simple 3D games. However, the GPU does not have additional execution units for 3D acceleration to power the latest games, or run general purpose GPU (GPGPU) tasks. The GPU doesn't support high-end features, such as Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD technology or InTru 3D.
Intel G2020 fits into 55 Watt thermal envelope, which is
standard for all mainstream Pentium Ivy Bridge CPUs. The chip is
produced in an LGA package, compatible with socket 1155 motherboards.
The Pentium can be upgraded to faster Core i3, i5 or i7 processor, if
desired.
Intel Pentium G2020 specifications
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| Type | CPU / Microprocessor | |||||||||||||||
| Market segment | Desktop | |||||||||||||||
| Family | Intel Pentium Dual-Core | |||||||||||||||
| Model number ? | G2020 | |||||||||||||||
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| Frequency ? | 2900 MHz | |||||||||||||||
| Bus speed ? | 5 GT/s DMI | |||||||||||||||
| Clock multiplier ? | 29 | |||||||||||||||
| Package | 1155-land Flip-Chip Land Grid Array | |||||||||||||||
| Socket | Socket 1155 / H2 / LGA1155 | |||||||||||||||
| Size | 1.48" x 1.48" / 3.75cm x 3.75cm | |||||||||||||||
| Introduction date | January 20, 2013 | |||||||||||||||
| Price at introduction | $64 | |||||||||||||||
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| Architecture / Microarchitecture | ||||||||||||||||
| Microarchitecture | Ivy Bridge | |||||||||||||||
| Processor core ? | Ivy Bridge | |||||||||||||||
| Core stepping ? | P0 (SR10H) | |||||||||||||||
| Manufacturing process | 0.022 micron | |||||||||||||||
| Data width | 64 bit | |||||||||||||||
| The number of cores | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| The number of threads | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| Floating Point Unit | Integrated | |||||||||||||||
| Level 1 cache size ? | 2 x 32 KB instruction caches 2 x 32 KB data caches | |||||||||||||||
| Level 2 cache size ? | 2 x 256 KB | |||||||||||||||
| Level 3 cache size | 3 MB | |||||||||||||||
| Physical memory | 32 GB | |||||||||||||||
| Multiprocessing | Not supported | |||||||||||||||
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| Low power features | Enhanced SpeedStep technology ? | |||||||||||||||
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| Thermal Design Power ? | 55 Watt | |||||||||||||||
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