Intel Pentium G3258 vs Intel Core i7-3770K
Comparative analysis of Intel Pentium G3258 and Intel Core i7-3770K 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 2 year(s) 1 month(s) later
- Around 7% higher maximum core temperature: 72°C vs 67.4°C
- Around 45% lower typical power consumption: 53 Watt vs 77 Watt
- Around 79% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 4218 vs 2356
- Around 79% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 4218 vs 2356
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | June 2014 vs 8 April 2012 |
| Maximum core temperature | 72°C vs 67.4°C |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 53 Watt vs 77 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 4218 vs 2356 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 4218 vs 2356 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3770K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- 6 more threads: 8 vs 2
- Around 22% higher clock speed: 3.90 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- 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
- 2.7x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 12% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2072 vs 1857
- 3.1x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 6465 vs 2078
- Around 9% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 867 vs 795
- 2.3x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3395 vs 1480
- 3.8x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 4.87 vs 1.292
- Around 78% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 83.411 vs 46.787
- 2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.606 vs 0.258
- Around 82% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.325 vs 1.278
- Around 64% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 6.205 vs 3.792
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
| Number of threads | 8 vs 2 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.90 GHz vs 3.2 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1024 KB vs 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 8192 KB vs 3072 KB (shared) |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2072 vs 1857 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6465 vs 2078 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 867 vs 795 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3395 vs 1480 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.87 vs 1.292 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 83.411 vs 46.787 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.606 vs 0.258 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.325 vs 1.278 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.205 vs 3.792 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Pentium G3258
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-3770K
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| Name | Intel Pentium G3258 | Intel Core i7-3770K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1857 | 2072 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 2078 | 6465 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 795 | 867 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1480 | 3395 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 | 2122 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 1.292 | 4.87 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 46.787 | 83.411 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.258 | 0.606 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.278 | 2.325 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 3.792 | 6.205 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 674 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1531 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 4218 | 2356 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 674 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1531 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 4218 | 2356 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Pentium G3258 | Intel Core i7-3770K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Haswell | Ivy Bridge |
| Launch date | June 2014 | 8 April 2012 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $77 | $294 |
| Place in performance rating | 2089 | 2063 |
| Price now | $178.28 | $247.99 |
| Processor Number | G3258 | i7-3770K |
| Series | Intel® Pentium® Processor G Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 6.43 | 11.31 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.20 GHz | 3.50 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | 5 GT/s DMI |
| Die size | 177 mm | 160 mm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 1024 KB |
| L3 cache | 3072 KB (shared) | 8192 KB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 67 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 72°C | 67.4°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.2 GHz | 3.90 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 2 | 8 |
| Transistor count | 1400 million | 1400 million |
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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 |
Graphics |
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| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 650 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 | |
| Processor graphics | Intel HD Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4000 |
| Device ID | 0x162 | |
| 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 | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 2560x1600@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 1920x1080@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over VGA | 1920x1200@60Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 11.1/12 | |
| OpenGL | 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 | FCLGA1155 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 53 Watt | 77 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2013C | 2011D |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
| PCI Express revision | Up to 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4 |
| Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
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® AVX |
| 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) | ||
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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