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Pentium G2130 vs Core i3-560

Pentium G2130 vs Core i3-560: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Pentium G2130

3.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155

Buy for $43.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13206 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i3-560

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-560 Processor 3.33 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13206 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Pentium G2130

3.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155

Buy for $43.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13206 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i3-560

3.3 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-560 Processor 3.33 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13206 minutes ago

Availability

Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155

Availability
MSRP in USD: $138

Intel Core i3-560 Processor 3.33 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Pentium G2130 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-560 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Pentium G2130 is 876 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-560.

Advantages of Intel Pentium G2130

Performs up to 1% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i3-560 - 128 vs 127 FPS
Up to 27% cheaper than Core i3-560 - $43.64 vs $60.0
Up to 28% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i3-560 - $0.34 vs $0.47 per FPS
Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i3-560 - 55 vs 73 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i3-560

Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Pentium G2130 - 4 vs 2 threads

This is a free version of The Last of Us Part I.

The Last of Us Part I

The Last of Us Part I

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Jan 21st, 2013

FPS

128

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.34/FPS

100%

Price, $

$43.64

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155

Buy for $43.64 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13206 minutes ago

Desktop • Aug 29th, 2010

FPS

127

99%

Value, $/FPS

$0.47/FPS

72%

Price, $

$60

72%

Intel Core i3-560 Processor 3.33 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $60 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13206 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Desktop • Jan 21st, 2013

Desktop • Aug 29th, 2010

106

FPS

108

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

234

FPS

247

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

52

FPS

61

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

212

FPS

214

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

683

FPS

691

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jan 21st, 2013

Single-Core

539

100%

Multi-Core

926

99%

Desktop • Aug 29th, 2010

Single-Core

443

82%

Multi-Core

932

100%

Intel Pentium G2130	vs	Intel Core i3-560
Jan 21st, 2013	Release Date	Aug 29th, 2010
Pentium	Collection	Core i3
Ivy Bridge	Codename	Clarkdale
Intel Socket 1155	Socket	Intel Socket 1156
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	2
2	Threads	4
3.2 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.3 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
55 W	TDP	73 W
22 nm	Process Size	32 nm
32.0x	Multiplier	25.0x
Intel HD	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD
No	Overclockable	No

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