Intel Pentium 2030M
About processor
The Intel Pentium 2030M processor is a reliable and efficient option for budget-friendly mobile computing. With its 22nm technology and 2 cores, this processor delivers adequate performance for everyday tasks such as web browsing, word processing, and media consumption.
While it may not be suitable for high-demand applications or gaming, the Pentium 2030M excels in power efficiency with a TDP of 35W. This means it can help prolong battery life in laptops, making it a practical choice for users who are frequently on the go.
In terms of benchmark performance, the Geekbench 6 scores for the Pentium 2030M are respectable, with a single-core score of 431 and a multi-core score of 720. This indicates that the processor can handle multitasking reasonably well and should be able to run basic applications smoothly.
Overall, the Intel Pentium 2030M is a solid option for entry-level laptops and budget-conscious users. Its power efficiency, adequate performance, and affordable price point make it a suitable choice for everyday computing needs. However, for users requiring more processing power for intensive tasks, a higher-end processor may be more suitable.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Mobile
Launch Date
January 2013
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
2030M
Code Name
Ivi Bridge
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
2
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
2
Basic Frequency
2.50 GHz
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCPGA988
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
22 nm
TDP
35 W
Max. Operating Temperature
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Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
90 C
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
2.0
Instruction Set
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The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.
64-bit
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
32 GB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
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Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
25.6 GB/s
Bus Speed
5 GT/s
GPU Specifications
GPU Name
Intel® HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel® Processors
Graphics Frequency
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Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
1.10 GHz
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
431
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
720
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
450
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
873
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1206
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
1413
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core