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Pentium G3258 vs Pentium G6950

Pentium G3258 vs Pentium G6950: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Pentium G3258

3.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel G3258 4 Pentium 3.20 GHz 3M Cache 2 Core Processor (BX80646G3258)

Buy for $51.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 127 minutes ago

vs

Intel Pentium G6950

2.8 GHz | 2-core

Intel Pentium G6950 Processor 2.8GHz 3 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $47.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 127 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Pentium G3258

3.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel G3258 4 Pentium 3.20 GHz 3M Cache 2 Core Processor (BX80646G3258)

Buy for $51.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 127 minutes ago

vs

Intel Pentium G6950

2.8 GHz | 2-core

Intel Pentium G6950 Processor 2.8GHz 3 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $47.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 127 minutes ago

Availability

Intel G3258 4 Pentium 3.20 GHz 3M Cache 2 Core Processor (BX80646G3258)

Availability
MSRP in USD: $87

Intel Pentium G6950 Processor 2.8GHz 3 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Key Differences

In short — Pentium G3258 outperforms the cheaper Pentium G6950 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Pentium G6950 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Pentium G3258 is 1607 days newer than the cheaper Pentium G6950.

Advantages of Intel Pentium G3258

Performs up to 3% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Pentium G6950 - 227 vs 220 FPS
Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Pentium G6950 - 53 vs 73 Watts

Advantages of Intel Pentium G6950

Up to 8% cheaper than Pentium G3258 - $47.48 vs $51.36
Up to 4% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Pentium G3258 - $0.22 vs $0.23 per FPS

This is a free version of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014

FPS

227

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.23/FPS

95%

Price, $

$51.36

92%

FPS Winner

Intel G3258 4 Pentium 3.20 GHz 3M Cache 2 Core Processor (BX80646G3258)

Buy for $51.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 127 minutes ago

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

FPS

220

96%

Value, $/FPS

$0.22/FPS

100%

Price, $

$47.48

100%

Value Winner

Intel Pentium G6950 Processor 2.8GHz 3 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $47.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 127 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

173

FPS

161

FPS

Dota 2

Dota 2

110

FPS

103

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

697

FPS

673

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

69

FPS

39

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

257

FPS

218

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014

Single-Core

613

100%

Multi-Core

1074

100%

Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010

Single-Core

324

52%

Multi-Core

517

48%

Intel Pentium G3258	vs	Intel Pentium G6950
Jun 2nd, 2014	Release Date	Jan 7th, 2010
Pentium	Collection	Pentium
Haswell	Codename	Clarkdale
Intel Socket 1150	Socket	Intel Socket 1156
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
2	Cores	2
2	Threads	2
3.2 GHz	Base Clock Speed	2.8 GHz
Non-Turbo	Turbo Clock Speed	Non-Turbo
53 W	TDP	73 W
22 nm	Process Size	32 nm
32.0x	Multiplier	21.0x
Intel HD (Haswell)	Integrated Graphics	Intel HD
Yes	Overclockable	No

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