Product Comparison: Intel Pentium G630 vs Intel Core i3-2100


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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Pentium G630
Core i3-2100
Origin
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
About the Product
The Intel Pentium G630 processor is suitable for day-to-day tasks such as e-mail or the Internet, homework, and family budget management.
This processor supports Intel HD Graphics, which delivers high-quality HD video and 3D gaming performance, ideal for everyday computing.
Package Size
Height
4.5 in.
4.5 in.
Width
3.4 in.
3.4 in.
Depth
2.4 in.
2.4 in.
Weight
1.1 lbs.
1.1 lbs.

Intel Pentium G630

Intel Core i3-2100

Intel Pentium G630

Intel Core i3-2100

Intel Pentium G630

Intel Core i3-2100

Details
Socket
FCLGA1155
FCLGA1155
Lithography
32 nm
32 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Sandy Bridge
Sandy Bridge
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Pentium G630 Dual-Core Processor
  • A good basic processor that hits the sweet spot of price-to-performance for most users' needs.
  • It's still working pretty great for almost 2 years.
  • This is a great CPU at 2.7 GHz, Dual Core.
  • Great little chip. Easy to install.
  • It does run good and works well enough.
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor
  • I must say that I am very pleased with Intel's product.
  • Intel Core i3-2100 is a solid choice for its class.
  • The fan is pretty quiet, really, and has run and cooled well enough.
  • The processor was well packaged and easy to install.
  • I really like is how I don't need an additional graphics card.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
2
2
CPU Threads
2
4
Clock Speed
2.7 GHz
3.1 GHz
Max TDP
65 W
65 W
Max Temperature
69.1 °C
69.1 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes

Intel Pentium G630

Intel Core i3-2100

Intel Pentium G630

Intel Core i3-2100

Intel Pentium G630

Intel Core i3-2100

Intel Pentium G630

Intel Core i3-2100

Intel Pentium G630

Intel Core i3-2100

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Pentium G630 Dual-Core Processor
  • It is an inexpensive CPU.
  • This works great for a quiet HTPC.
  • Nice and simple budget CPU.
  • The system runs cool and whisper-quiet.
  • This CPU may be a great low-price alternative to the Intel i3.
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor
  • With only a 65W power consumption, it seems to run cool all of the time.
  • The computer is really fast and works great as a HTPC.
  • I have to say I am very impressed. Great performance.
  • Able to run four threads thanks to HyperThread.
  • Affordable CPU in the LGA1155 platform. That's nice.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
64 kB
64 kB
L2 Cache Size
512 kB
512 kB
L3 Cache Size
3000 kB
3000 kB
Max Memory Size
32 GB
32 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
17 GB/s
21 GB/s

Intel Pentium G630

Intel Core i3-2100

Intel Pentium G630

Intel Core i3-2100

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Pentium G630 Dual-Core Processor
  • Has more cache than the high end of the current Celeron lineup, nice.
  • This is a great CPU at 2.7 GHz, Dual Core(No HT), and 3 MB of L3 Cache.
  • 32GB memory is good for current tasks.
  • 2 Memory channels make my PC faster!
  • They could make more than 3MB cache for this money.
Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core Processor
  • 3MB L3 Cache greatly helps performance.
  • For starters, this is a fast processor. 3.1GHz w/a 3MB L3 cache.
  • CPU has enough memory to handle transcoding and a multitask load.
  • Great capacity of cache. Amazing CPU.
  • Set 32GB of memory it's awesome!
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
10.1
10.1
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1100 MHz
1100 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
850 MHz
850 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics for 2nd Generation
Intel HD Graphics 2000

Intel Pentium G630

Intel Core i3-2100

Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
No
No
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
No
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
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