CPU
GPU
Pentium G3260
Xeon X3330
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 Xeon X3330 is on rank 854, so the Pentium G3260 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 Xeon X3330
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3260 | Xeon X3330 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced 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 (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3260 | Xeon X3330 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon X3330
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.
Xeon X3330
The Xeon X3330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,102 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
In PassMark, the Pentium G3260 scores 2,116 against the Xeon X3330's 2,102 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium G3260. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G3260 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3330.
| Feature | Pentium G3260 | Xeon X3330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+24% | 2.66 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 6 MB L2 Cache+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| PassMark | 2,116 | 2,102 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3260 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X3330 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3260 | Xeon X3330 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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