Intel Pentium G3250 vs Intel Core i5-4430
Comparative analysis of Intel Pentium G3250 and Intel Core i5-4430 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Pentium G3250
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 0 month(s) later
- Around 58% lower typical power consumption: 53 Watt vs 84 Watt
- Around 1% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1814 vs 1798
- Around 90% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 5.545 vs 2.923
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | July 2014 vs June 2013 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 53 Watt vs 84 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1814 vs 1798 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 5.545 vs 2.923 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-4430
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- 2 more threads: 4 vs 2
- Around 1% higher maximum core temperature: 72.72°C vs 72°C
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2.3x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 4654 vs 1994
- Around 16% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 757 vs 654
- 2.1x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2463 vs 1182
- Around 61% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1080 vs 670
- Around 56% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2199 vs 1406
- Around 22% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3451 vs 2831
- Around 61% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1080 vs 670
- Around 56% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2199 vs 1406
- Around 22% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3451 vs 2831
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
| Number of threads | 4 vs 2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 72.72°C vs 72°C |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) vs 3072 KB (shared) |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 4654 vs 1994 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 757 vs 654 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2463 vs 1182 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1080 vs 670 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2199 vs 1406 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3451 vs 2831 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1080 vs 670 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2199 vs 1406 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3451 vs 2831 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Pentium G3250
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-4430
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| Name | Intel Pentium G3250 | Intel Core i5-4430 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1814 | 1798 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 1994 | 4654 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 654 | 757 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1182 | 2463 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 5.545 | 2.923 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 670 | 1080 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1406 | 2199 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 2831 | 3451 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 670 | 1080 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1406 | 2199 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 2831 | 3451 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2562 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 57.29 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.315 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.72 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 4.712 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Pentium G3250 | Intel Core i5-4430 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Haswell | Haswell |
| Launch date | July 2014 | June 2013 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $171 | $460 |
| Place in performance rating | 1827 | 1828 |
| Price now | $109.99 | $179.99 |
| Processor Number | G3250 | i5-4430 |
| Series | Intel® Pentium® Processor G Series | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 8.71 | 10.34 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.20 GHz | 3.00 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | 5 GT/s DMI2 |
| Die size | 177 mm | 177 mm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 3072 KB (shared) | 6144 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 72 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 72°C | 72.72°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.2 GHz | 3.20 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 2 | 4 |
| Transistor count | 1400 million | 1400 million |
Memory |
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| ECC memory support | ||
| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333 @ 1.5V | DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V |
Graphics |
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| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | 1.10 GHz |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.1 GHz | 1.1 GHz |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 1.7 GB | 2 GB |
| Processor graphics | Intel HD Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 |
| Device ID | 0x412 | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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| DVI | ||
| eDP | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
| VGA | ||
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics image quality |
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| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 2560x1600@60Hz | 3840x2160@60Hz |
| Max resolution over eDP | 2560x1600@60Hz | 3840x2160@60Hz |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 1920x1080@60Hz | 4096x2304@24Hz |
| Max resolution over VGA | 1920x1200@60Hz | 1920x1200@60Hz |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 11.1/12 | 11.2/12 |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1150 | FCLGA1150 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 53 Watt | 84 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2013C | PCG 2013D |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | Up to 3.0 | Up to 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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