Pentium G3440
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Pentium G3440

Intel

PassMark

2,202

1 May 2014 (11 years ago)
53 Watt
Haswell (2013−2015)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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Overview

The Pentium G3440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 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: 2,202 points. Launch price was $95.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium G3440 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS
1440p
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS
4k
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra27 FPS
Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

1080p
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra53 FPS
1440p
low55 FPS
medium49 FPS
high46 FPS
ultra42 FPS
4k
low43 FPS
medium37 FPS
high33 FPS
ultra32 FPS
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

1080p
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS
1440p
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS
4k
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS
Hearts of Iron IV

Hearts of Iron IV

1080p
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS
1440p
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra54 FPS
4k
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra32 FPS
Honkai: Star Rail

Honkai: Star Rail

1080p
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS
1440p
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS
4k
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra44 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS
1440p
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS
4k
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2

1080p
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS
1440p
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS
4k
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS
1440p
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS
4k
low55 FPS
medium54 FPS
high41 FPS
ultra32 FPS
Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid

1080p
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS
1440p
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS
4k
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS
Rocket League

Rocket League

1080p
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS
1440p
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS
4k
low55 FPS
medium55 FPS
high55 FPS
ultra55 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium G3440 specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Pentium G3440 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture, manufactured on a 22 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.3 GHz from a base frequency of 3.3 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 3 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 256 kB (per core) of L2 cache and 64 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 2,202, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

SpecificationPentium G3440
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost3.3 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency3.3 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designHaswell (2013−2015)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient22 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores3 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data256 kB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache64 kB (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor177 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities1,400 million
Bus SpeedData bus frequency5 GT/s
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleNo
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score2,202
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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G3440 fits into the LGA1150 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR3 memory.

SpecificationPentium G3440
TypeDesktop or Laptop processordesktop
SocketMotherboard socket requiredLGA1150
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR3
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers1
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Power & Cooling

The Pentium G3440 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.

SpecificationPentium G3440
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload53 Watt
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #2506 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationPentium G3440
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$95
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#2506
Release DateLaunch date1 May 2014 (11 years ago)
Release Year2014
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

Typedesktop
DesignerIntel
Launch Price$95
ManufacturerIntel
Release Date1 May 2014 (11 years ago)
Architecture CodenameHaswell (2013−2015)
Performance Ranking Position2506

Technical Specifications

14 specs

Cores2
Threads2
Die Size177 mm2
L1 Cache64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache256 kB (per core)
L3 Cache3 MB (total)
Bus Speed5 GT/s
Max Frequency3.3 GHz
64-Bit Support+
Base Frequency3.3 GHz
Transistor Count1,400 million
Process Technology22 nm
Windows 11 Compatible-
Max Case Temperature (TCase)72 °C

Compatibility

4 specs

SocketLGA1150
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0
Power Consumption (TDP)53 Watt
Max Processors In Config1

Memory

5 specs

RAM TypesDDR3
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory Support+
Max Memory Capacity32 GB

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