Processor comparison
Intel Core i3-2105 vs Intel Pentium G3250
Intel
Intel Core i3-2105
Intel Socket 1155
3100 MHz
2 cores
May 2011
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VS
Intel
Intel Pentium G3250
Intel Socket 1150
3200 MHz
2 cores
Jul 2014
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Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i3-2105100%
- Intel Pentium G3250104%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i3-2105100%
- Intel Pentium G3250123%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- Intel Core i3-2105117%
- Intel Pentium G3250100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-2105
- 17% higher multi threaded performance.
Reasons to consider the Intel Pentium G3250
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 23% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
Gaming
No clear winner declared
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i3-2105 | Intel Pentium G3250 |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| FMA3 | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i3-2105 | Intel Pentium G3250 |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel_SandyBridge | Intel_Haswell |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge | Haswell |
| Release Date | May 2011 | Jul 2014 |
Cores
| Intel Core i3-2105 | Intel Pentium G3250 |
|---|
| Cores | 2 | 2 |
| Threads | 4 | 2 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 | Intel HD (Haswell) |
Cache
| Intel Core i3-2105 | Intel Pentium G3250 |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 3072 KB (shared) | 3072 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Core i3-2105 | Intel Pentium G3250 |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1155 | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Max Case Temp | unknown | 72°C |
| Package | FC-LGA10 | FC-LGA12C |
| Die Size | unknown | 177mm² |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i3-2105 | Intel Pentium G3250 |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3100 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | none | none |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | unknown | unknown |
| TDP | 65 W | 54 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i3-21053100 points
- Intel Pentium G32503584 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i3-21057440 points
- Intel Pentium G32507168 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Core i3-2105 (simulated)105.24
- Intel Pentium G3250 (simulated)129.78
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
- Intel Core i3-2105 (simulated)279.91
- Intel Pentium G3250 (simulated)238.55
points - higher is better