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Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Pentium G3260 is positioned at rank #556 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

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.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium G3260 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium G3260 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G3260 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor, manufactured on a 22 nm process node. It carries 3 MB of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 2,116, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium G3260
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	3.3 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	22 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	3 MB
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	5 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	72 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	2,116

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G3260 fits into the LGA1150 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333 memory.

Specification	Pentium G3260
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	desktop
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA1150
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium G3260 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 53 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium G3260
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	53 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	72 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $21 (MSRP: $64), the Pentium G3260 delivers 101 PassMark points per dollar. It currently holds Rank #556 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #2537 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium G3260
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$64
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$21
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#556
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2537
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2015
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel