Intel Pentium G2020 Ivy Bridge 2.9GHz LGA 1155 55W Dual-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80637G2020

Pros: Same socket as the I-series CPUs, in case you ever wanted to upgrade. iGPU so you don't need a separate video card for every day computer use. Ivy Bridge 22nm architecture at a low price.

Inexpensive. This CPU has a very good cost:performance ratio.

I just put this in a PC I made for my mom, it's basically an HTPC. She doesn't need anything super fast or for gaming, and the computer is very responsive with web browsing and video.

Cons: No Hyper Threading, though that doesn't seem to be a big deal these days anyway.

Not great for gaming, but that isn't really a con since it's to be expected.

Other Thoughts: ASUS P8B75-M LX PLUS
Pentium G2020
8GB G.Skill Sniper
ADATA 64 GB SSD
Silencer Mk III 400W
XION XON-560

Pros: Intel HD graphics built-in, transmits HD audio, dual core, fast. This little processor packs a punch at a great value. I have this installed on a media center PC and it handles HD video and 5.1 surround flawlessly.

Cons: None.

Pros: For a non-gaming platform this is about all you need to get the job done.

Cons: none

Other Thoughts: Some of its internal identification info comes back as a core i3 rather than Pentium. Doesn't make any difference but I thought it was a bit funny.

Pros: installed in a low power media server. able to transcode HD content to multiple device @ once without any issues nice i3 power without the extra cost.

Cons: No hyper threading, but still does the job great.

Pros: Cheap low power cpu. Does daily tasks with no problems.

Cons: 1333 memory limit

Other Thoughts: Upgraded from an e6500 running at 3.4. Not a huge upgrade but worth what i have into it. Spend the extra $15 for 1600 memory support.

Pros: Threw this on a basic mobo with the stock cooler, 8GB RAM and a Radeon 7850 HD - it's playing Guild Wars 2 with respectable settings and staying cool.

I'd say that's a pretty good value for the price.

Cons: It's not free?

Pros: Seeing as the G2020 was released in January, I chose it over the G860 for my build. The G2020 is Ivy Bridge and was 70 bucks when I bought it, so decision was no-brainer. This processor is amazing for gaming and everyday usage. I paired this baby with 8 GB of ram and a GTX 650 Ti, and it handles all the excel work / 1080p / Casual games that I throw at it.

It idles at 38C and stresses at 47C ish when I have videos / games running.

If you are not doing heavy heavy video editing or multitasking ( 1080p video on one screen and gaming on another screen and alt-tabbing into several office applications), then this processor is right for you!

Cons: None thus far

Pros: Inexpensive

Cons: None yet besides lack of specs

Other Thoughts: Full specs here http://ark.intel.com/products/71070/Intel-Pentium-Processor-G2020-3M-Cache-2_90-GHz

Pros: Runs cool and quicker than expected. I have this in a B75 board running a SOHO workstation. For office and web work the Intel HD graphics are fine.

Cons: None

Other Thoughts: Paired with a B75 board this made the perfect budget SOHO build.