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Intel Pentium G3258

1150DDR32C / 2T54WHaswell22nmEnd-of-life

Price

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Full Specifications

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this CPU.

Total Cores2

Total Threads2

Base Clock3.20 GHz

BCLK / Multiplier100 MHz / 32.0xx (Unlocked)

CodenameHaswell

MicroarchitectureHaswell

Process Node22nm

FoundryIntel

Die Size131.0 mm²

Transistors0.96 billion

Production StatusEnd-of-life

Market SegmentDesktop

Launch DateJun 2, 2014

Instruction Sets

MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.1SSE4.2EISTIntel 64XD bitVT-xCLMULFMA3

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About This Product

The Intel Pentium G3258 is a dual-core Haswell desktop processor with a 3.2 GHz base clock and an unlocked multiplier, allowing for overclocking. It is suitable for basic computing tasks and light gaming when paired with a discrete GPU. Performance is significantly lower than modern quad-core CPUs, making it a budget option for systems where cost is the primary concern.

Best for: Budget basic computing

Pros

Unlocked multiplier for overclocking
Low power consumption (54W TDP)
Affordable for basic builds
Compatible with LGA 1150 motherboards

Cons

Only two cores, two threads
Outperformed by modern budget CPUs
Limited multitasking capability

Verdict
“A budget CPU for basic tasks and light gaming, best for extreme cost-conscious builders.”

Performance Benchmarks

Cross-source performance, value, and efficiency at a glance

Scores are grouped by benchmark family so it is easy to compare raw speed, threaded output, and real-world value without mixing scales.

Cinebench R23Cinebench 2024PassMark

Render Workloads

Cinebench R23

Single-Core

91740%

Multi-Core

2,1735%

Next-Gen Scale

Cinebench 2024

Single-Core

00%

Multi-Core

00%

Large Sample Pool

PassMark

Overall

2,0633%

Single-Thread

3,25865%

PassMark rank: #3,604

Value & Efficiency

How much output you get per watt and per dollar

These derived metrics use Cinebench R23 multi-core performance to keep the value calculation consistent across the catalog.

Performance per Watt

40.2 pts/W

Performance per Dollar

145.0 pts/$

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Budget Alternative

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Multi-core 2,256 · $17

"101% better single-core, 4% slower multi-core, $12 more expensive"

Upgrade Verdict

This is a sidegrade, not an upgrade. The Xeon X3440 is on a different, older platform (LGA 1156 vs. LGA 1150) and would require a new motherboard and RAM, making the $2.99 CPU price misleading. Even if you could use it, the X3440's older architecture and higher TDP make it a poor choice compared to your existing Pentium.

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Pentium G3220

Upgrade From

vs Intel Pentium G3220

Multi-core 1,094 · $20

"45% better single-core, 99% better multi-core, similar price"

Upgrade Verdict

This is a sidegrade. The G3258 offers unlocked overclocking potential, but at stock speeds, performance is virtually identical to the G3220. Not worth the extra cost unless you plan to overclock.

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