Intel Pentium G3258
About processor
The Intel Pentium G3258 is a reliable and budget-friendly processor that delivers solid performance for everyday computing tasks. With its dual-core and dual-thread configuration, it may not be the most powerful option on the market, but it certainly holds its own for a variety of applications.
The 22nm Haswell technology ensures efficient power usage, with a TDP of 53W, making it an energy-efficient choice for desktop computers. The integrated Intel HD Graphics for 4th Generation Intel Processors provides decent graphics capabilities for casual gaming and multimedia tasks.
In terms of performance, the Geekbench 6 scores of 617 for single-core and 1078 for multi-core demonstrate its competency in handling multitasking and light productivity workloads. While it may struggle with more intensive tasks such as video editing or high-end gaming, it excels in regular daily use, web browsing, and office applications.
Overall, the Intel Pentium G3258 is a solid option for budget-conscious consumers who prioritize efficiency and reliability for their everyday computing needs. It offers a good balance of performance and affordability, making it a suitable choice for entry-level desktop builds or upgrading older systems.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
June 2014
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
G3258
Code Name
Haswell
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
2
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
2
Basic Frequency
3.20 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCLGA1150
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
22 nm
TDP
53 W
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
Up to 3.0
Instruction Set
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The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.
64-bit
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3-1333 | DDR3L-1333 @ 1.5V
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
32 GB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
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Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
21.3 GB/s
Bus Speed
5 GT/s
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
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An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
Intel® HD Graphics for 4th Generation Intel® Processors
Graphics Frequency
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Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
1.10 GHz
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
617
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
1078
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
833
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
1466
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1857
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
2075
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core