Pentium G3250T vs Core 2 Duo T7100

Pentium G3250T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2014

Core 2 Duo T7100

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G3250T

2 / 2

1,818

+0.1%

1,817

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 G3250T is positioned at rank 617 and the Core 2 Duo T7100 is on rank 24, so the Core 2 Duo T7100 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 G3250T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

10972%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

10367%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7528%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2268%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1796%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1571%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

900%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

888%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

809%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

809%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

800%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

778%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

767%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

764%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

757%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

97%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

MSRP: $3990|Avg: $2850

99%

#385

Celeron G4900

MSRP: $42|Avg: $85

98%

#386

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

98%

#617

Pentium G3250T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $30

100%

#619

Core i5-7640X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $85

100%

#620

Athlon II X3 425e

MSRP: $79|Avg: $58

100%

#621

Athlon II X4 640

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#622

Celeron G540

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

99%

#624

Core i5-4590

MSRP: $192|Avg: $51

99%

#625

Celeron G440

MSRP: $37|Avg: $5

98%

#628

A8-7670K

MSRP: $118|Avg: $43

97%

#629

Core i3-8350K

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

97%

#630

Core i3-6320

MSRP: $160|Avg: $35

97%

#632

Pentium G3258

MSRP: $75|Avg: $72

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T7100

#12

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

161%

#13

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

159%

#14

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

146%

#15

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

145%

#16

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

144%

#18

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

139%

#19

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

133%

#20

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

133%

#21

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

130%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

100%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

96%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

96%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

94%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

94%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

94%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

93%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

92%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

85%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium G3250T (2014) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium G3250T	Core 2 Duo T7100
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T7100 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium G3250T	Core 2 Duo T7100
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+100%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($15)

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 G3250T Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo T7100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G3250T and Core 2 Duo T7100

Pentium G3250T

The Pentium G3250T 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 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: 1,818 points. Launch price was $46.

Core 2 Duo T7100

The Core 2 Duo T7100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 May 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,817 points. Launch price was $197.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium G3250T and Core 2 Duo T7100 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium G3250T versus 1.8 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T7100 — a 43.5% clock advantage for the Pentium G3250T (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Pentium G3250T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T7100 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3250T scores 1,818 against the Core 2 Duo T7100's 1,817 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium G3250T. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3250T vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo T7100.

Feature	Pentium G3250T	Core 2 Duo T7100
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+56%	1.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+56%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	22 nm-66%	65 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Merom (2006−2008)
PassMark	1,818	1,817

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G3250T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo T7100 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G3250T	Core 2 Duo T7100
Socket	LGA1150	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-667
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3250T) / VT-x (Core 2 Duo T7100). Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T7100 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo T7100 rivals Athlon 64 X2 TK-42.

Feature	Pentium G3250T	Core 2 Duo T7100
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G3250T launched at $64 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo T7100 debuted at $197. At current prices ($30 vs $15), the Core 2 Duo T7100 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3250T delivers 60.6 pts/$ vs 121.1 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo T7100 — making the Core 2 Duo T7100 the 66.6% better value option.