CPU
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Pentium G3260
Pentium 4405U
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 G3260 is positioned at rank 556 and the Pentium 4405U is on rank 528, so the Pentium 4405U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3260
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4405U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3260 | Pentium 4405U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3260 | Pentium 4405U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) | ✅ 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 G3260 and Pentium 4405U
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.
Pentium 4405U
The Pentium 4405U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,122 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3260 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium 4405U's 2 cores. The Pentium 4405U is built on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3260 scores 2,116 against the Pentium 4405U's 2,122 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium 4405U. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G3260 vs 2 MB on the Pentium 4405U.
| Feature | Pentium G3260 | Pentium 4405U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+57% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | — | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 2,116 | 2,122 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3260 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 4405U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3260 | Pentium 4405U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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