CPU
GPU
Celeron B710
Pentium G3258
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron B710 is positioned at rank 811 and the Pentium G3258 is on rank 632, so the Pentium G3258 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B710
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3258
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron B710 | Pentium G3258 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($72) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron B710 | Pentium G3258 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+616%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($72) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B710 and Pentium G3258
Celeron B710
The Celeron B710 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,051 points. Launch price was $70.
Pentium G3258
The Pentium G3258 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,063 points. Launch price was $77.
Processing Power
The Celeron B710 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Pentium G3258 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium G3258 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron B710 versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G3258 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G3258 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Celeron B710 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium G3258 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B710 scores 2,051 against the Pentium G3258's 2,063 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium G3258. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B710 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3258.
| Feature | Celeron B710 | Pentium G3258 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+100% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (total) | 3 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,051 | 2,063 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 231 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 196 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron B710 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3258 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Pentium G3258 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Celeron B710 | Pentium G3258 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Pentium G3258 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B710) and HD Graphics (Pentium G3258) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B710 targets Laptop, Pentium G3258 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron B710 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Celeron B710 | Pentium G3258 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Laptop | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron B710 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Pentium G3258 debuted at $75. At current prices ($10 vs $72), the Celeron B710 is $62 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron B710 delivers 205.1 pts/$ vs 28.7 pts/$ for the Pentium G3258 — making the Celeron B710 the 151% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron B710 | Pentium G3258 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86 | $75-13% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-86% | $72 |
| Performance per Dollar | 205.1+615% | 28.7 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2014 |
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