Pentium G3250

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium G3250

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Pentium G3250 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,622 Rank: 1174
Rank Name Score Visual
1170 Core i5-4200M 4,627
+0.1%
1171 Core i5-6200U 4,623
+0%
1172 Core i7 960 4,622
+0%
1173 Core i3-3210 4,622
+0%
1174 Pentium G3250 4,622
1175 Celeron G1850 4,622
+0%
1176 Xeon E5-2603 v4 4,619
-0.1%
1177 Xeon E3-1230 4,618
-0.1%
1178 Core i5-4310U 4,616
-0.1%
1179 Core i5-6300U 4,615
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium G3250 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,407 Rank: 1438
Rank Name Score Visual
1434 Phenom II N930 4,410
+0.1%
1435 PRO A10-8750B 4,410
+0.1%
1436 Celeron G5900 4,410
+0.1%
1437 Core i5-4310U 4,408
+0%
1438 Pentium G3250 4,407
1439 FX-770K 4,406
+-0%
1440 Celeron G3950 4,405
+-0%
1441 Phenom II X2 565 4,405
+-0%
1442 Pentium 4 3.80GHz 4,405
+-0%
1443 Pentium N6415 4,405
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium G3250 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,765 Rank: 1094
Rank Name Score Visual
1090 Core i7-2600S 4,770
+0.1%
1091 Xeon D-1587 4,769
+0.1%
1092 Core m5-6Y57 4,768
+0.1%
1093 Xeon E5-2623 v4 4,767
+0%
1094 Pentium G3250 4,765
1095 Core M 5Y31 4,764
+-0%
1096 Core i5-6442EQ 4,763
+-0%
1097 Core i7-2760QM 4,762
-0.1%
1098 Core i5-4350U 4,762
-0.1%
1099 Xeon E5-2637 v2 4,761
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Pentium G3250 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,539 Rank: 1233
Rank Name Score Visual
1229 Core i5-5300U 4,540
+0%
1230 Core i7-4510U 4,540
+0%
1231 Athlon II X4 555 4,540
+0%
1232 A12-9700P 4,540
+0%
1233 Pentium G3250 4,539
1234 Core i7-3687U 4,539
+0%
1235 A10-7400P 4,539
+0%
1236 A10-4600M 4,539
+0%
1237 A10-5757M 4,539
+0%
1238 Pentium G4400T 4,538
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium G3250 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,494 Rank: 1369
Rank Name Score Visual
1365 Core i5-2410M 4,494
+0%
1366 Celeron G3930 4,494
+0%
1367 Atom C3508 4,494
+0%
1368 Pentium G3420 4,494
+0%
1369 Pentium G3250 4,494
1370 Core i7-4550U 4,494
+0%
1371 Core i5-3337U 4,494
+0%
1372 Phenom II X3 720 4,494
+0%
1373 Core i3-550 4,494
+0%
1374 Pentium 4405U 4,493
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium G3250 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,512 Rank: 1321
Rank Name Score Visual
1317 Phenom II X4 B95 4,513
+0%
1318 Celeron G3900 4,512
+0%
1319 Celeron G4900T 4,512
+0%
1320 Celeron G3930T 4,512
+0%
1321 Pentium G3250 4,512
1322 A8-6500 4,512
+0%
1323 Phenom II X4 945 4,512
+0%
1324 Xeon E5507 4,512
+0%
1325 A8-3850 4,512
+0%
1326 Xeon E5440 4,512
+0%

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Pentium G3250 Details

The Intel Pentium G3250, launched in July 2014, represents a significant step down from modern high-performance processors but still holds relevance in budget and legacy systems. As of early 2026, it is over a decade old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, the G3250 remains notable for its inclusion in the Haswell architecture and its role as a mainstream desktop processor during its era. It was designed to offer basic computing capabilities at an affordable price point, making it a common choice for office use, media playback, and light multitasking.

The processor is built on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process and features a dual-core, dual-thread design with a base clock speed of 3.2 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.4 GHz. While the lack of hyper-threading limits its ability to handle multithreaded workloads efficiently, its single-core performance remains competitive within its class. The G3250 includes 3 MB of L3 cache, 0.061 MiB of L1 cache, and 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, providing sufficient on-die storage for its intended use cases. It operates at a TDP of 53 W, which is relatively modest for a desktop CPU, and uses the FCLGA1150 socket, allowing it to be used in systems with compatible motherboards.

Integrated graphics are provided by Intel HD Graphics (Haswell), which operates at a base frequency of 350 MHz and can boost up to 1.1 GHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and is suitable for basic video playback and light gaming, though it falls short of modern standards. The G3250 supports DDR3-1333 and DDR3L-1333 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s and a capacity of up to 32 GB. It also supports PCIe 3.0, enabling fast communication with peripherals.

In terms of features, the G3250 includes support for Intel's virtualization technologies, including VT-x and VT-d, which enhance virtual machine performance. It also supports AES-NI, AVX2, and FMA3 instructions, making it capable of handling modern encryption and computational workloads, albeit at reduced efficiency compared to newer processors. However, the processor lacks ECC memory support and has a locked multiplier, limiting overclocking potential.

Benchmark data reveals that the G3250 scores 4622 overall, placing it at #1172 out of 2060 processors in the database. Its single-core score of 4765 ranks it #1094, indicating solid performance in single-threaded applications, while its multicore score of 4407 lands it at #1438, showing that its dual-core design limits its competitiveness in heavily threaded environments. Compared to its peers, it outperforms many low-end and mobile processors but trails significantly behind modern desktop CPUs. In the top 50 overall performance list, it is far from the leading processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K, which are over 20 times more powerful in both single- and multicore performance.

In conclusion, the Intel Pentium G3250 is a legacy processor best suited for basic desktop tasks, office productivity, and systems where cost and power efficiency are prioritized over raw performance. It remains a viable option for light-duty computing but is not recommended for modern gaming, content creation, or intensive workloads. As of March 2026, it serves as a reminder of a bygone era in CPU design, when 3.2 GHz and dual cores were considered high-end.
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Intel Pentium G3250

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium G3250
Model Number: G3250
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 32x (locked)
Core Name: Haswell
Socket: FCLGA1150
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 53 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 2.861 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333 @ 1.5V
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21.3 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: Up to 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 177 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 FMA3 AES CLMUL x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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