V-Series V120 vs Pentium G3260T
V-Series V120
Pentium G3260T
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 V-Series V120 is positioned at rank 594 and the Pentium G3260T is on rank 524, 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 V-Series V120
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3260T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | V-Series V120 | Pentium G3260T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | V-Series V120 | Pentium G3260T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 V-Series V120 and Pentium G3260T
V-Series V120
The V-Series V120 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,874 points. Launch price was $69.
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.
Processing Power
The V-Series V120 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Pentium G3260T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium G3260T has 1 more core. The V-Series V120 is built on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the V-Series V120 scores 1,874 against the Pentium G3260T's 1,878 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G3260T.
| Feature | V-Series V120 | Pentium G3260T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | — |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | — |
| PassMark | 1,874 | 1,878 |
Memory & Platform
The V-Series V120 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3260T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | V-Series V120 | Pentium G3260T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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