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Intel
Intel Pentium G3250
1150DDR32C / 2T54WHaswell22nmActive
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores2
Total Threads2
Base Clock3.20 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier100 MHz / 32.0xx
CodenameHaswell
MicroarchitectureHaswell
Process Node22nm
FoundryIntel
Die Size177.0 mm²
Transistors1.40 billion
Production StatusActive
Market SegmentDesktop
Launch DateJul 21, 2014
Instruction Sets
MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.2EISTIntel 64XD bitVT-xCLMULFMA3
About This Product
The Intel Pentium G3250 is a dual-core Haswell desktop CPU with a base clock of 3.2 GHz. It features integrated graphics and a 54W TDP, making it suitable for basic computing tasks. At $129, it offers entry-level performance for web browsing and office applications, but struggles with demanding games or multitasking compared to similarly priced quad-core alternatives.
Pros
- Low power consumption
- Integrated graphics included
- Affordable entry-level CPU
- Suitable for basic office tasks
Cons
- Only two cores, two threads
- Poor for modern gaming
- Limited multitasking capability
