CPU
GPU
Pentium G3260T
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84
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 Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 is on rank 319, so the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3260T
Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3260T | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Puma (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3260T | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 G3260T and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84
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.
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84
The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Puma (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,886 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G3260T and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 is built on the Puma (2008−2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3260T scores 1,878 against the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84's 1,886 — a 0.4% lead for the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G3260T vs 0 kB on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84.
| Feature | Pentium G3260T | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Puma (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,878 | 1,886 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3260T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 uses S1g2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3260T | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | S1g2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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