Intel Pentium G3258 vs Core i3-3210

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Combined performance score

i3-3210
1.45
+7.4%

Core i3-3210 outperforms Pentium G3258 by 7% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i3-3210 and Pentium G3258 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking20562110
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Value for money0.063.82
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date1 January 2013 (11 years old)2 June 2014 (9 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$120$77
Current price$366 (3.1x MSRP)$57 (0.7x MSRP)
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

Pentium G3258 has 6267% better value for money than i3-3210.

Technical specs

Core i3-3210 and Pentium G3258 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3072 KB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size94 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature65 °C72 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °C72 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-3210 and Pentium G3258 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt53 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3210 and Pentium G3258. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI--
AVX+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSXno data-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPPno data-
FDI+no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i3-3210 and Pentium G3258 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key-no data
Identity Protection+no data
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3210 and Pentium G3258 are enumerated here.

VT-d--
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3210 and Pentium G3258. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21.3 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500Intel® HD Graphics for 4th Generation Intel® Processors
Max video memoryno data1.7 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-3210 and Pentium G3258 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPortno data+
HDMIno data+
DVIno data+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-3210 and Pentium G3258 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data1920x1080@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-3210 and Pentium G3258 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.1/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3210 and Pentium G3258.

PCIe version2.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-3210 1.45
+7.4%
Pentium G3258 1.35

Core i3-3210 outperforms Pentium G3258 by 7% in our combined benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i3-3210 2221
+7%
Pentium G3258 2075

Core i3-3210 outperforms Pentium G3258 by 7% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-3210 511
Pentium G3258 613
+20%

Pentium G3258 outperforms Core i3-3210 by 20% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-3210 1021
Pentium G3258 1074
+5.2%

Pentium G3258 outperforms Core i3-3210 by 5% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 1.45 1.35
Recency 1 January 2013 2 June 2014
Threads 4 2
Cost $120 $77
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 53 Watt

We couldn't decide between Core i3-3210 and Pentium G3258. The differences in performance seem too small.


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