Core i3-2130 vs Pentium G6960

	Core i3-2130	Pentium G6960
Category	Desktop	Desktop
Target	entry-level	entry-level
Socket Compatibility	LGA1155	LGA1156
Integrated Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 2000
Cooler Included	Yes
Overclock Potential	0 %	0 %
Year	2011 Model	2011 Model
Price	123 USD	114.76 USD
Number of Cores	2 Cores	2 Cores
Number of Threads	4 Threads	2 Threads
Core Frequency	3.4 GHz	2.93 GHz
Boost Frequency	3.4 GHz	2.93 GHz
Max Stable Overclock	3.4 GHz	2.9 GHz
Power Consumption	65 W	73 W
Manufacturing Process	32 nm	32 nm
L3 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
Maximum Supported Memory	32 GB	16.38 GB
Price-Value Score	49.3 %	42.1 %
Speed Score	42 %	0 %
Productivity Score	24 %	0 %
Gaming Score	66 %	0 %
Max 1080p Bottleneck	62.3 %	68.6 %
Max 1440p Bottleneck	31.1 %	34.3 %
Max 4K Bottleneck	15.6 %	17.1 %

A base clock speed of 3.4GHz propels the Core i3-2130 to superior performance in the vast majority of applications. The Core i3-2130 ascends with an excellent boost clock speed, ideal for gaming and single-thread tasks. The Core i3-2130 sips power at just 65W, a testament to its efficiency.

Core i3-2130

Pros

• Embark on your quests with a CPU Cooler included, sparing you from extra expenses of $25-$90.

Cons

• The price doesn't hit the sweet loot spot.
• It's like trying to raid with lag, underperforming when the multitasking gets tough.
• Boost clock speed of 3.4GHz? More like a sidekick than a hero.
• In tech years, it's starting to feel like a retro game.
• General gaming performance? Don't expect to play on ultra settings.

Pentium G6960

Pros

• None

Cons

• Shelling out $114.76 feels like buying a legendary item at epic prices.
• Base clock speed's more of a slow stroll than a sprint.
• Boost clock speed's just enough to keep up with the main quest.
• In tech years, it's starting to feel like a retro game.