Pentium G3220T vs Core i3-2357M

Pentium G3220T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2013

Core i3-2357M

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G3220T

2 / 2

1,649

+0.2%

1,645

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 Pentium G3220T is positioned at rank 589 and the Core i3-2357M is on rank 96, so the Core i3-2357M 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 Pentium G3220T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

10207%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9644%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7003%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2110%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1671%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1462%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

837%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

826%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

752%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

752%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

744%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

724%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

714%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

711%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

704%

#382

Ryzen Embedded R2544

MSRP: $280|Avg: $280

99%

#589

Pentium G3220T

MSRP: $54|Avg: $15

100%

#590

Celeron G1620

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

100%

#591

Core i5-7600T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $60

99%

#593

Core i3-7300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $128

98%

#594

Celeron G1830

MSRP: $52|Avg: $5

98%

#596

Core i3-4160

MSRP: $117|Avg: $52

98%

#598

FX-8350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $130

98%

#599

Athlon X4 760K

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#600

Core i5-6400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $57

97%

#602

Pentium G3460T

MSRP: $69|Avg: N/A

97%

#603

Core i3-6300

MSRP: $147|Avg: $99

96%

#604

Core i5-6402P

MSRP: $182|Avg: $120

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2357M

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

99%

#84

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

268%

#85

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

264%

#86

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

242%

#87

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

241%

#88

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

239%

#90

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

231%

#91

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

221%

#92

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

221%

#93

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

215%

#96

Core i3-2357M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#98

N150

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $128

99%

#102

N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

98%

#106

Ryzen 5 2500U

MSRP: $349|Avg: N/A

96%

#109

Celeron 4305U

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

95%

#110

Celeron J1850

MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium G3220T delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-2357M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium G3220T	Core i3-2357M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium G3220T	Core i3-2357M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Pentium G3220T Benchmark Check

Core i3-2357M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G3220T and Core i3-2357M

Pentium G3220T

The Pentium G3220T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 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: 1,649 points. Launch price was $40.

Core i3-2357M

The Core i3-2357M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,645 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G3220T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-2357M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium G3220T versus 1.3 GHz on the Core i3-2357M — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G3220T (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Pentium G3220T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-2357M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3220T scores 1,649 against the Core i3-2357M's 1,645 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G3220T. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium G3220T	Core i3-2357M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+100%	1.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+100%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,649	1,645
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	440
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	440

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G3220T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-2357M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G3220T	Core i3-2357M
Socket	LGA1150	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3220T) / true (Core i3-2357M). The Core i3-2357M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Pentium G3220T requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i3-2357M rivals Core 2 Duo SU9600.