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Intel Pentium G3420
1150DDR32C / 2T54WHaswell22nmunknown
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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 Statusunknown
Market SegmentDesktop
Launch DateSep 1, 2013
Instruction Sets
MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.2EISTIntel 64XD bitVT-xCLMULFMA3
About This Product
The Intel Pentium G3420 is a dual-core desktop processor from the Haswell generation, operating at 3.2 GHz. It features integrated graphics and is suitable for basic computing tasks like web browsing, office applications, and light media consumption. Its performance is comparable to other entry-level dual-core processors from its era, offering sufficient speed for non-demanding use cases.
Pros
- Affordable entry-level CPU
- Low power consumption
- Integrated graphics included
- Suitable for basic tasks
Cons
- Limited to two cores/threads
- Poor for modern gaming
- Outdated architecture
Verdict
