Intel Pentium G3258 vs AMD A10-7700K

Comparative analysis of Intel Pentium G3258 and AMD A10-7700K 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, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), 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), 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).

Intel Pentium G3258

AMD A10-7700K

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Pentium G3258

CPU is newer: launch date 4 month(s) later
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 22 nm vs 28 nm
Around 79% lower typical power consumption: 53 Watt vs 95 Watt
Around 29% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1857 vs 1435
Around 72% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 795 vs 461
Around 11% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1480 vs 1337
2.5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 46.787 vs 19.008
Around 70% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 1.278 vs 0.752
Around 57% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 1531 vs 977
Around 57% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 1531 vs 977

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	June 2014 vs 14 January 2014
Manufacturing process technology	22 nm vs 28 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	53 Watt vs 95 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	1857 vs 1435
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	795 vs 461
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	1480 vs 1337
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	46.787 vs 19.008
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	1.278 vs 0.752
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	1531 vs 977
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	1531 vs 977

Reasons to consider the AMD A10-7700K

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
2 more threads: 4 vs 2
Around 19% higher clock speed: 3.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
Around 1% higher maximum core temperature: 72.40°C vs 72°C
2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
8x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 54% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 3203 vs 2076
3.8x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 4.9 vs 1.292
Around 13% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.292 vs 0.258
Around 25% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 4.727 vs 3.792
Around 36% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 919 vs 674
Around 26% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 5312 vs 4218
Around 36% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 919 vs 674
Around 26% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 5312 vs 4218

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	4 vs 2
Number of threads	4 vs 2
Maximum frequency	3.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
Maximum core temperature	72.40°C vs 72°C
L1 cache	256 KB vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	4 MB vs 256 KB (per core)
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	3203 vs 2076
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	4.9 vs 1.292
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.292 vs 0.258
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	4.727 vs 3.792
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	919 vs 674
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	5312 vs 4218
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	919 vs 674
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	5312 vs 4218

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Pentium G3258
CPU 2: AMD A10-7700K

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

1857

1435

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2076

3203

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

795

461

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

1480

1337

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1.292

4.9

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

46.787

19.008

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.258

0.292

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1.278

0.752

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3.792

4.727

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

674

919

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1531

977

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

4218

5312

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

674

919

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1531

977

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

4218

5312

Name	Intel Pentium G3258	AMD A10-7700K
PassMark - Single thread mark	1857	1435
PassMark - CPU mark	2076	3203
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	795	461
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	1480	1337
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	0
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	1.292	4.9
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	46.787	19.008
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.258	0.292
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	1.278	0.752
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	3.792	4.727
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	674	919
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	1531	977
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	4218	5312
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	674	919
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	1531	977
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	4218	5312

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Pentium G3258	AMD A10-7700K
Essentials
Architecture codename	Haswell	Kaveri
Launch date	June 2014	14 January 2014
Launch price (MSRP)	$77	$152
Place in performance rating	2085	2058
Price now	$178.28
Processor Number	G3258
Series	Intel® Pentium® Processor G Series	AMD A10-Series APU for Desktops
Status	Discontinued
Value for money (0-100)	6.43
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Family		AMD A-Series Processors
OPN PIB		AD770KXBJABOX
OPN Tray		AD770KXBI44JA
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.20 GHz	3.4 GHz
Bus Speed	5 GT/s DMI2
Die size	177 mm	245 mm
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	256 KB
L2 cache	256 KB (per core)	4 MB
L3 cache	3072 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	22 nm	28 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	74 °C
Maximum core temperature	72°C	72.40°C
Maximum frequency	3.2 GHz	3.8 GHz
Number of cores	2	4
Number of threads	2	4
Transistor count	1400 million	2410 Million
Compute Cores		10
Number of GPU cores		6
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	21.3 GB/s
Maximum memory size	32 GB
Supported memory types	DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333 @ 1.5V	DDR3
Supported memory frequency		2133 MHz
Graphics
Graphics base frequency	350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.10 GHz
Graphics max frequency	1.1 GHz	720 MHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory	1.7 GB
Processor graphics	Intel HD Graphics	AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
Enduro
iGPU core count		384
Number of pipelines		384
Switchable graphics
Unified Video Decoder (UVD)
Video Codec Engine (VCE)
Graphics interfaces
DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported	3
VGA
Graphics image quality
Max resolution over DisplayPort	2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP	2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	1920x1080@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA	1920x1200@60Hz
Graphics API support
DirectX	11.1/12	12
OpenGL	4.3
Vulkan
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported	FCLGA1150	FM2+
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	53 Watt	95 Watt
Thermal Solution	PCG 2013C
Configurable TDP		45 Watt/65 Watt
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	16
PCI Express revision	Up to 3.0	3.0
PCIe configurations	Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability	1S Only
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
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
AMD App Acceleration
AMD Elite Experiences
AMD HD3D technology
AMD Mantle API
DualGraphics
Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP)
Frame Rate Target Control (FRTC)
FreeSync
Fused Multiply-Add (FMA)
Fused Multiply-Add 4 (FMA4)
Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Out-of-band client management
PowerGating
PowerNow
System Image Stability
TrueAudio
VirusProtect
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
IOMMU 2.0