Core i5-3337U vs Pentium G3260

Core i5-3337U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2013

Pentium G3260

2 Cores2 Thrd53 WW2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-3337U

2 / 4

2,093

0.0%

2,116

+1.1%

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 i5-3337U is positioned at rank 1099 and the Pentium G3260 is on rank 556, so the Pentium G3260 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 i5-3337U

#1087

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3155%

#1088

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3109%

#1089

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2854%

#1090

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2841%

#1091

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2815%

#1093

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2718%

#1094

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2606%

#1095

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2602%

#1096

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2532%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1101

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

99%

#1102

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

98%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

97%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

95%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

94%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

93%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3260

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

9429%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

8909%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6469%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1949%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1544%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1350%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

773%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

763%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

695%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

695%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

687%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

669%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

659%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

657%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

651%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

99%

#379

Core i9-9940X

MSRP: $1387|Avg: $850

100%

#380

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1836

99%

#381

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

98%

#556

Pentium G3260

MSRP: $64|Avg: $21

100%

#561

Athlon II X2 220

MSRP: $32|Avg: $10

99%

#563

Athlon X4 840

MSRP: $102|Avg: $25

99%

#564

Athlon 5350

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

99%

#566

FX-8320

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

98%

#567

FX-8120

MSRP: $205|Avg: $40

97%

#568

Core i3-7100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $39

97%

#569

Pentium E2220

MSRP: $32|Avg: $32

97%

#571

Pentium G620T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $90

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-3337U leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium G3260 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-3337U	Pentium G3260
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($21)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium G3260 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 91% cheaper ($21 vs $225) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-3337U	Pentium G3260
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+983%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($21)

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 i5-3337U Benchmark Check

Pentium G3260 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3337U and Pentium G3260

Core i5-3337U

The Core i5-3337U 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,093 points. Launch price was $225.

Pentium G3260

The Pentium G3260 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 2,116 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-3337U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G3260's 2 cores. The Core i5-3337U is built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-3337U scores 2,093 against the Pentium G3260's 2,116 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium G3260. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3337U vs 3 MB on the Pentium G3260.

Feature	Core i5-3337U	Pentium G3260
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.3 GHz+83%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	—
PassMark	2,093	2,116+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-3337U uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G3260 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-3337U	Pentium G3260
Socket	BGA1023	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-3337U) / not specified (Pentium G3260). The Core i5-3337U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Pentium G3260 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-3337U rivals AMD A8-4555M.