Intel Pentium G3258 vs Intel Core i3-4130
Comparative analysis of Intel Pentium G3258 and Intel Core i3-4130 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).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Pentium G3258
- CPU is newer: launch date 9 month(s) later
- Around 2% lower typical power consumption: 53 Watt vs 54 Watt
- Around 4% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 795 vs 766
- Around 39% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 46.787 vs 33.765
- 2.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 1.278 vs 0.496
- Around 35% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 3.792 vs 2.802
- Around 32% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 4218 vs 3185
- Around 32% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 4218 vs 3185
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | June 2014 vs September 2013 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 53 Watt vs 54 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 795 vs 766 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 46.787 vs 33.765 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.278 vs 0.496 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 3.792 vs 2.802 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 4218 vs 3185 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 4218 vs 3185 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-4130
- 2 more threads: 4 vs 2
- Around 6% higher clock speed: 3.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Around 2% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1884 vs 1841
- Around 60% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 3318 vs 2072
- Around 12% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1651 vs 1480
- Around 53% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 1.973 vs 1.292
- Around 22% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 820 vs 674
- Around 31% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2010 vs 1531
- Around 22% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 820 vs 674
- Around 31% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2010 vs 1531
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Number of threads | 4 vs 2 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1884 vs 1841 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 3318 vs 2072 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1651 vs 1480 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 1.973 vs 1.292 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.259 vs 0.258 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 820 vs 674 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2010 vs 1531 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 820 vs 674 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2010 vs 1531 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Pentium G3258
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-4130
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| Name | Intel Pentium G3258 | Intel Core i3-4130 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1841 | 1884 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 2072 | 3318 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 795 | 766 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1480 | 1651 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 | 0 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 1.292 | 1.973 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 46.787 | 33.765 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.258 | 0.259 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.278 | 0.496 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 3.792 | 2.802 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 674 | 820 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1531 | 2010 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 4218 | 3185 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 674 | 820 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1531 | 2010 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 4218 | 3185 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Pentium G3258 | Intel Core i3-4130 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Haswell | Haswell |
| Launch date | June 2014 | September 2013 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $77 | $120 |
| Place in performance rating | 2094 | 2095 |
| Price now | $178.28 | $139.99 |
| Processor Number | G3258 | i3-4130 |
| Series | Intel® Pentium® Processor G Series | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 6.43 | 10.09 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.20 GHz | 3.40 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) | 3072 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 72 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 72°C | 72°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 1.15 GHz |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.1 GHz | 1.15 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 1.7 GB | 2 GB |
| Processor graphics | Intel HD Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4400 |
| Device ID | 0x41E | |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
| VGA | ||
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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 | 11.1/12 |
| 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 | 54 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2013C | PCG 2013C |
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® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
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 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
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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