Pentium G3260T vs Core i5-560M

Pentium G3260T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WW2015

Core i5-560M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G3260T

2 / 2

1,878

0.0%

1,894

+0.9%

Celeron Dual-Core T1700

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 G3260T is positioned at rank 524 and the Core i5-560M is on rank 1121, so the Pentium G3260T 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 G3260T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

8299%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

7842%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

5694%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1715%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1359%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1189%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

681%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

672%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

612%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

612%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

605%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

589%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

580%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

578%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

573%

#374

Core i9-13900TE

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

99%

#375

Ryzen Embedded V2546

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#524

Pentium G3260T

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#525

Celeron G1840T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

100%

#527

Pentium G4500

MSRP: $75|Avg: $34

99%

#528

Athlon X4 740

MSRP: $71|Avg: $71

99%

#529

Xeon E5-2608L v4

MSRP: $363|Avg: $174

99%

#531

Celeron G1610

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

98%

#532

Core i3-7100

MSRP: $117|Avg: $40

98%

#533

Celeron G1620T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $15

97%

#536

Pentium G4400T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $75

97%

#539

Athlon X4 850

MSRP: $77|Avg: $20

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-560M

#1109

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3485%

#1110

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3433%

#1111

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3152%

#1112

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3138%

#1113

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3109%

#1115

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3002%

#1116

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2879%

#1117

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2874%

#1118

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2797%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

98%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

98%

#1127

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

98%

#1128

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

98%

#1129

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

98%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

97%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

97%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1133

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

96%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

92%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-560M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium G3260T in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium G3260T	Core i5-560M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium G3260T	Core i5-560M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)

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 G3260T Benchmark Check

Core i5-560M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G3260T and Core i5-560M

Pentium G3260T

The Pentium G3260T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,878 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-560M

The Core i5-560M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,894 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G3260T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-560M's 2 cores. The Core i5-560M is built on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3260T scores 1,878 against the Core i5-560M's 1,894 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-560M. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G3260T vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-560M.

Feature	Pentium G3260T	Core i5-560M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+9%	2.66 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	—	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,878	1,894
Geekbench 6 Single	—	450
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	950

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G3260T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-560M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G3260T	Core i5-560M
Socket	LGA1150	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3260T) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-560M). The Core i5-560M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the Pentium G3260T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-560M targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-560M rivals AMD Turion II Ultra M660.