Pentium G3260 vs Core 2 Duo T6400

CPU

GPU

Pentium G3260

2 Cores2 Thrd53 WW2015

Core 2 Duo T6400

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G3260

2 / 2

2,116

0.0%

2,115

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 G3260 is positioned at rank 556 and the Core 2 Duo T6400 is on rank 49, so the Core 2 Duo T6400 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 Core 2 Duo T6400

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

95%

#37

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

208%

#38

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

205%

#39

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

188%

#40

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

187%

#41

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

186%

#43

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

179%

#44

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

172%

#45

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

172%

#46

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

167%

#49

Core 2 Duo T6400

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

99%

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 G3260 (2015) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium G3260	Core 2 Duo T6400
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($21)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Duo T6400 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium G3260	Core 2 Duo T6400
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($21)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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

Core 2 Duo T6400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G3260 and Core 2 Duo T6400

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.

Core 2 Duo T6400

The Core 2 Duo T6400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,115 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium G3260 and Core 2 Duo T6400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Core 2 Duo T6400 is built on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3260 scores 2,116 against the Core 2 Duo T6400's 2,115 — a 0% lead for the Pentium G3260. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G3260 vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T6400.

Feature	Pentium G3260	Core 2 Duo T6400
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	2 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+65%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	—	2 MB
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	—	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	2,116	2,115
Geekbench 6 Single	—	650
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,300

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G3260 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo T6400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.