CPU
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Pentium G3260T
Core i7-2637M
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 G3260T is positioned at rank 524 and the Core i7-2637M is on rank 1176, so the Pentium G3260T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3260T
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2637M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3260T | Core i7-2637M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($289) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3260T | Core i7-2637M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($289) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G3260T and Core i7-2637M
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 i7-2637M
The Core i7-2637M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,889 points. Launch price was $289.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3260T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-2637M's 2 cores. The Core i7-2637M is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3260T scores 1,878 against the Core i7-2637M's 1,889 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-2637M. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G3260T vs 4 MB on the Core i7-2637M.
| Feature | Pentium G3260T | Core i7-2637M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+71% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | — | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,878 | 1,889 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 350 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 628 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3260T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-2637M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3260T | Core i7-2637M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3260T) / true (Core i7-2637M). The Core i7-2637M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Pentium G3260T requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Pentium G3260T | Core i7-2637M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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