Pentium G3260 vs 3015Ce

CPU

GPU

Pentium G3260

2 Cores2 Thrd53 WW2015

3015Ce

2 Cores4 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G3260

2 / 2

2,116

+0.8%

2,099

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 G3260 is positioned at rank 556 and the 3015Ce is on rank 999, so the Pentium G3260 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 G3260

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

9429%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

8909%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6469%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1949%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1544%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1350%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

773%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

763%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

695%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

695%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

687%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

669%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

659%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

657%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

651%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

99%

#379

Core i9-9940X

MSRP: $1387|Avg: $850

100%

#380

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1836

99%

#381

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

98%

#556

Pentium G3260

MSRP: $64|Avg: $21

100%

#561

Athlon II X2 220

MSRP: $32|Avg: $10

99%

#563

Athlon X4 840

MSRP: $102|Avg: $25

99%

#564

Athlon 5350

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

99%

#566

FX-8320

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

98%

#567

FX-8120

MSRP: $205|Avg: $40

97%

#568

Core i3-7100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $39

97%

#569

Pentium E2220

MSRP: $32|Avg: $32

97%

#571

Pentium G620T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $90

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar 3015Ce

#987

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2097%

#988

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2066%

#989

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1897%

#990

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1888%

#991

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1871%

#993

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1807%

#994

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1733%

#995

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1730%

#996

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1683%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

100%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

98%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

97%

#1010

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

97%

#1012

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

96%

#1013

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

95%

#1014

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

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 3015Ce (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium G3260	3015Ce
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($21)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Pollock (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G3260 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium G3260	3015Ce
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+92%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($21)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)

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 G3260 Benchmark Check

3015Ce Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G3260 and 3015Ce

Pentium G3260

The Pentium G3260 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 2,116 points. Launch price was $69.

3015Ce

The 3015Ce is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Pollock (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FT5. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,099 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G3260 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the 3015Ce's 2 cores. The 3015Ce is built on the Pollock (Zen) (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3260 scores 2,116 against the 3015Ce's 2,099 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium G3260. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G3260 vs 4 MB on the 3015Ce.

Feature	Pentium G3260	3015Ce
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+175%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
L2 Cache	—	1 MB
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	—	Pollock (Zen) (2020)
PassMark	2,116	2,099

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G3260 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the 3015Ce uses FT5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G3260	3015Ce
Socket	LGA1150	FT5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3260) / true (3015Ce). The 3015Ce includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (2-Core)), while the Pentium G3260 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: 3015Ce rivals Celeron N4020.

Feature	Pentium G3260	3015Ce
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Graphics (2-Core)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	true

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G3260 launched at $64 MSRP, while the 3015Ce debuted at $150. At current prices ($21 vs $40), the Pentium G3260 is $19 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3260 delivers 100.8 pts/$ vs 52.5 pts/$ for the 3015Ce — making the Pentium G3260 the 63% better value option.