Xeon X3330 vs Pentium G3260

Xeon X3330

95 WW2008

Pentium G3260

2 Cores2 Thrd53 WW2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X3330

2,102

0.0%

2,116

+0.7%

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 X3330 is positioned at rank 854 and the Pentium G3260 is on rank 556, so the Pentium G3260 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 Xeon X3330

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

19774%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3733%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3317%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2563%

#482

Xeon 6724P

MSRP: $3622|Avg: $3622

100%

#483

EPYC 9634

MSRP: $10304|Avg: $3949

100%

#484

EPYC 7773X

MSRP: $8800|Avg: $8800

99%

#485

Xeon Gold 6258R

MSRP: $3950|Avg: $1400

97%

#486

EPYC 9175F

MSRP: $4256|Avg: $3703

97%

#488

EPYC 9534

MSRP: $8803|Avg: $2999

96%

#854

Xeon X3330

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#856

Xeon 5120

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

99%

#858

Xeon W3530

MSRP: $294|Avg: $10

99%

#860

Xeon W3520

MSRP: $284|Avg: $15

98%

#861

Xeon E3-1271 v3

MSRP: $727|Avg: $831

98%

#862

Xeon E5603

MSRP: $188|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3260

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

9429%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

8909%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6469%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1949%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1544%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1350%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

773%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

763%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

695%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

695%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

687%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

669%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

659%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

657%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

651%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

99%

#379

Core i9-9940X

MSRP: $1387|Avg: $850

100%

#380

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1836

99%

#381

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

98%

#556

Pentium G3260

MSRP: $64|Avg: $21

100%

#561

Athlon II X2 220

MSRP: $32|Avg: $10

99%

#563

Athlon X4 840

MSRP: $102|Avg: $25

99%

#564

Athlon 5350

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

99%

#566

FX-8320

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

98%

#567

FX-8120

MSRP: $205|Avg: $40

97%

#568

Core i3-7100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $39

97%

#569

Pentium E2220

MSRP: $32|Avg: $32

97%

#571

Pentium G620T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $90

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium G3260 (2015) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X3330	Pentium G3260
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($21)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X3330 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X3330	Pentium G3260
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($21)

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.

Xeon X3330 Benchmark Check

Pentium G3260 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X3330 and Pentium G3260

Xeon X3330

The Xeon X3330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,102 points. Launch price was $800.

Pentium G3260

The Pentium G3260 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 2,116 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

In PassMark, the Xeon X3330 scores 2,102 against the Pentium G3260's 2,116 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium G3260. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3330 vs 3 MB on the Pentium G3260.

Feature	Xeon X3330	Pentium G3260
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 2
Base Clock	2.66 GHz	3.3 GHz+24%
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache+100%	3 MB
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
PassMark	2,102	2,116

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X3330 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3260 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.