Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155
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Bottom line: The Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $42.25. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
Boxed Intel Pentium Processor G2130 (22nm 55W TDP 3M Cache 3.20 GHz) FC-LGA12C - Ivy Bridge
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro cpus category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the retro cpus category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Intel Pentium G2130 DUAL-CORE Processor
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Key Features
- Intel Pentium G2130 DUAL-CORE Processor
Full Specifications
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 55.00 |
| Platform | Windows |
| CPU Model | Pentium |
| CPU Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1155 |
| Model Number | BX80637G2130 |
| Mfr Part Number | BX80637G2130 |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 2 |
| Processor Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| Secondary Cache | 3 MB |
| CPU Manufacturer | Intel |
| Item Part Number | BX80637G2130, BX80637G2130 926163 |
| Processor Series | Pentium |
| Processor Socket | LGA 1155 |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 3 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00735858255783 |
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Intel Pentium G2130 3.20 GHz DUAL-CORE Processor, Socket H2 LGA-1155 is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.
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