CPU
GPU
Pentium G3240
Core i3-4158U
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 Pentium G3240 is positioned at rank 757 and the Core i3-4158U is on rank 576, so the Core i3-4158U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3240
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4158U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3240 | Core i3-4158U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($126) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3240 | Core i3-4158U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($126) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Pentium G3240 and Core i3-4158U
Pentium G3240
The Pentium G3240 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,930 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i3-4158U
The Core i3-4158U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,921 points. Launch price was $315.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3240 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-4158U's 2 cores. The Core i3-4158U is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3240 scores 1,930 against the Core i3-4158U's 1,921 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G3240. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G3240 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4158U.
| Feature | Pentium G3240 | Core i3-4158U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+55% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | — | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,930 | 1,921 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 457 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3240 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-4158U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3240 | Core i3-4158U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3240) / VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i3-4158U). The Core i3-4158U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Graphics 5100), while the Pentium G3240 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4158U targets Multimedia.
| Feature | Pentium G3240 | Core i3-4158U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel Iris Graphics 5100 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | — | Multimedia |
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