Core i3-3130M vs Pentium G3450T

CPU

GPU

Core i3-3130M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2013

Pentium G3450T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-3130M

2 / 4

1,906

+0.1%

1,904

0.0%

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 Core i3-3130M is positioned at rank 22 and the Pentium G3450T is on rank 682, so the Core i3-3130M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3130M

#10

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

154%

#11

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

152%

#12

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

139%

#13

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

139%

#14

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

137%

#16

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

133%

#17

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

127%

#18

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

127%

#19

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

124%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

96%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

95%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

92%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

91%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

90%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

90%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

90%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

89%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3450T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12277%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11601%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8423%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2537%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2010%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1758%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1007%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

994%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

905%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

905%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

895%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

871%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

858%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

855%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

847%

#682

Pentium G3450T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $45

100%

#683

Celeron E3200

MSRP: $43|Avg: $5

100%

#684

Core i5-3470

MSRP: $184|Avg: $55

100%

#685

Core i5-3450S

MSRP: $174|Avg: $20

100%

#686

Core i7-5820K

MSRP: $389|Avg: $103

99%

#687

Core i3-4330

MSRP: $138|Avg: $60

99%

#689

Core i7-7700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $75

98%

#690

Core i3-4150T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $30

97%

#691

Core i7-6800K

MSRP: $434|Avg: $120

97%

#692

Core i7-3770S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

97%

#693

Core i5-4670S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $30

97%

#694

Core i5-3550

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

97%

#695

Core i3-7300

MSRP: $184|Avg: $46

97%

#696

Core i5-3450

MSRP: $184|Avg: $95

97%

#697

FX-4300

MSRP: $122|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium G3450T leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-3130M is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-3130M	Pentium G3450T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($45)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium G3450T stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 80% cheaper ($45 vs $225) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-3130M	Pentium G3450T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+399%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($45)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-3130M Benchmark Check

Pentium G3450T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-3130M and Pentium G3450T

Core i3-3130M

The Core i3-3130M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,906 points. Launch price was $225.

Pentium G3450T

The Pentium G3450T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,904 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-3130M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G3450T's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core i3-3130M versus 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G3450T — a 10.9% clock advantage for the Pentium G3450T (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i3-3130M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium G3450T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-3130M scores 1,906 against the Pentium G3450T's 1,904 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-3130M. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-3130M	Pentium G3450T
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	2.9 GHz+12%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	2.9 GHz+12%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,906	1,904
Geekbench 6 Single	—	614

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-3130M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G3450T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Core i3-3130M versus DDR3-1600 on the Pentium G3450T — the Core i3-3130M supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM75,HM76,HM77,QM77,QS77 (Core i3-3130M) and H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Pentium G3450T).

Feature	Core i3-3130M	Pentium G3450T
Socket	PGA988	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	1600+53233%	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32	32 GB+104857500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: true (Core i3-3130M) vs Yes (Pentium G3450T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i3-3130M) and Intel HD Graphics (Pentium G3450T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i3-3130M rivals AMD A8-4500M.