Pentium G3250 vs Core i5-580M
Pentium G3250
Core i5-580M
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 G3250 is positioned at rank 967 and the Core i5-580M is on rank 1215, so the Pentium G3250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3250
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-580M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3250 | Core i5-580M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3250 | Core i5-580M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ 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 G3250 and Core i5-580M
Pentium G3250
The Pentium G3250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 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: 2,010 points. Launch price was $171.
Core i5-580M
The Core i5-580M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 3 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: 1,983 points. Launch price was $266.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3250 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-580M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G3250 versus 3.33 GHz on the Core i5-580M — a 4% clock advantage for the Core i5-580M (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The Pentium G3250 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-580M uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3250 scores 2,010 against the Core i5-580M's 1,983 — a 1.4% lead for the Pentium G3250. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium G3250 | Core i5-580M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.33 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+20% | 2.66 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) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,010+1% | 1,983 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 445 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3250 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-580M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3250 | Core i5-580M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3250) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-580M). The Core i5-580M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics), while the Pentium G3250 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-580M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-580M rivals Phenom II X2 N660.
| Feature | Pentium G3250 | Core i5-580M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Laptop |
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