Pentium G3258 vs Ryzen 7 5800X

Pentium G3258

2 Cores2 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2014

Ryzen 7 5800X

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G3258

2 / 2

2,063

0.0%

Pentium E6800

Core Duo T2300

Pentium Dual Core T2370

27,712

+1243.3%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

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. The Pentium G3258 is positioned at rank #632 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 G3258

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11331%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

10707%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7774%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2342%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1855%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1623%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

929%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

917%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

835%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

835%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

826%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

804%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

792%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

789%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

782%

#284

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

100%

#387

Ryzen Embedded V1807B

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#632

Pentium G3258

MSRP: $75|Avg: $72

100%

#633

Celeron G555

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

100%

#634

Celeron G530

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

99%

#635

Core i3-7350K

MSRP: $179|Avg: $45

99%

#636

FX-4130

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

#637

Athlon II X2 280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#638

FX-8300

MSRP: $197|Avg: $50

98%

#639

Celeron G540T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

98%

#640

Core i5-6600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $90

98%

#641

Core i5-4460

MSRP: $182|Avg: $40

98%

#644

Core i3-4170T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $17

97%

#645

FX-8370E

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

97%

#646

Core i5-4590S

MSRP: $192|Avg: $45

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5800X

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

105%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

104%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

104%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

104%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

103%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

103%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

102%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

102%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

101%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

101%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

101%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

101%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

101%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

101%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

101%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

100%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

100%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

99%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

99%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

98%

#60

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

98%

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

97%

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

97%

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

97%

#64

Core i5-12600K

MSRP: $289|Avg: $185

97%

#65

Core Ultra 5 235

MSRP: $257|Avg: $269

96%

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

96%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

96%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

96%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

96%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

95%

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 Ryzen 7 5800X (2020) utilizes 7 nm, 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium G3258	Ryzen 7 5800X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($72)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G3258 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium G3258	Ryzen 7 5800X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+437%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($72)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

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 G3258 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5800X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G3258 and Ryzen 7 5800X

Pentium G3258

The Pentium G3258 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 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: 2,063 points. Launch price was $77.

Ryzen 7 5800X

The Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G3258 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5800X has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G3258 versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X — a 38% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800X (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Pentium G3258 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3258 scores 2,063 against the Ryzen 7 5800X's 27,712 — a 172.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3258 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X.

Feature	Pentium G3258	Ryzen 7 5800X
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	8 / 16+300%
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4.7 GHz+47%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.8 GHz+19%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	32 MB+967%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-68%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	2,063	27,712+1243%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G3258 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Pentium G3258 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 5800X — the Ryzen 7 5800X supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 5800X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium G3258) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 5800X) — the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium G3258	Ryzen 7 5800X
Socket	LGA1150	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR4-3200+33%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	128 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features

Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Pentium G3258) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5800X). The Pentium G3258 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics), while the Ryzen 7 5800X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G3258 targets Desktop, Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop.

Feature	Pentium G3258	Ryzen 7 5800X
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	HD Graphics	—
Unlocked	Yes	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	AMD-V
Target Use	Desktop	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G3258 launched at $75 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5800X debuted at $449. At current prices ($72 vs $180), the Pentium G3258 is $108 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3258 delivers 28.7 pts/$ vs 154.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5800X — making the Ryzen 7 5800X the 137.2% better value option.