CPU
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Xeon X3230
Pentium G3258
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 Xeon X3230 is positioned at rank 865 and the Pentium G3258 is on rank 632, so the Pentium G3258 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3230
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3258
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X3230 | Pentium G3258 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($72) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X3230 | Pentium G3258 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($72) |
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 Xeon X3230 and Pentium G3258
Xeon X3230
The Xeon X3230 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,052 points. Launch price was $800.
Pentium G3258
The Pentium G3258 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,063 points. Launch price was $77.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3258 is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X3230 scores 2,052 against the Pentium G3258's 2,063 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G3258. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3230 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3258.
| Feature | Xeon X3230 | Pentium G3258 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz | 3.2 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB L2 Cache+167% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 22 nm-66% |
| Architecture | — | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,052 | 2,063 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X3230 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3258 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X3230 | Pentium G3258 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X3230) / VT-x (Pentium G3258). The Pentium G3258 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics), while the Xeon X3230 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G3258 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon X3230 | Pentium G3258 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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