Ultra 5 228V vs Pentium G3258

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium G3258
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 53 Watt
1.30
Core Ultra 5 228V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.55
+865%

Core Ultra 5 228V outperforms Pentium G3258 by a whopping 865% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium G3258 and Core Ultra 5 228V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2279620
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.11no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency2.2869.82
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date2 June 2014 (10 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$77no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Pentium G3258 and Core Ultra 5 228V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Performance-coresno data4
Low Power Efficient-coresno data4
Threads28
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s37 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm3 nm
Die size177 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Pentium G3258 and Core Ultra 5 228V 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)53 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium G3258 and Core Ultra 5 228V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology--
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Pentium G3258 and Core Ultra 5 228V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium G3258 and Core Ultra 5 228V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium G3258 and Core Ultra 5 228V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21.3 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics for 4th Generation Intel ProcessorsIntel Arc Graphics 130V
Max video memory1.7 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.85 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium G3258 and Core Ultra 5 228V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Pentium G3258 and Core Ultra 5 228V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.41920x1080@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP2560x1600@60Hz3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort2560x1600@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Pentium G3258 and Core Ultra 5 228V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.1/1212.2
OpenGL4.34.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium G3258 and Core Ultra 5 228V.

PCIe versionUp to 3.05.0
PCI Express lanes164
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

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.

Pentium G3258 1.30
Ultra 5 228V 12.55
+865%

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.

Pentium G3258 2072
Ultra 5 228V 19930
+862%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.30 12.55
Integrated graphics card 0.77 11.64
Recency 2 June 2014 24 September 2024
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 53 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 5 228V has a 865.4% higher aggregate performance score, 1411.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 10 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 633.3% more advanced lithography process, and 211.8% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 228V is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium G3258 in performance tests.

Note that Pentium G3258 is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 228V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Pentium G3258 and Core Ultra 5 228V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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