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Overview

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.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium G3260T across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium G3260T specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G3260T 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 1,878, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium G3260T
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.9 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)	66 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,878

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G3260T fits into the LGA1150 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333 memory.

Specification	Pentium G3260T
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 G3260T has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 35 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium G3260T
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	35 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	66 °C

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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #2638 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium G3260T
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2638
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2015
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel