Pentium G3260 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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 G3260 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,638 Rank: 1159

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1155	Core i3-2125	4,645	+0.2%
1156	Core i7-2720QM	4,643	+0.1%
1157	Core i5-7300U	4,642	+0.1%
1158	Xeon E5-2450 v2	4,639	+0%
1159	Pentium G3260	4,638
1160	Core i5-3340M	4,638	+0%
1161	Core m5-6Y57	4,635	-0.1%
1162	Xeon X5650	4,633	-0.1%
1163	Xeon W3565	4,633	-0.1%
1164	Core i7-970	4,632	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium G3260 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,433 Rank: 1374

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1370	Phenom II X4 805	4,435	+0%
1371	Core i5-L16G7	4,435	+0%
1372	Athlon X4 840	4,435	+0%
1373	Athlon PRO 3045B	4,434	+0%
1374	Pentium G3260	4,433
1375	A10-7850K	4,433	+0%
1376	Core i7-4600U	4,433	+0%
1377	Core i5-4300U	4,433	+0%
1378	Pentium 4417U	4,433	+0%
1379	Celeron G3930	4,431	+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium G3260 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,775 Rank: 1088

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1084	Core i5-7300U	4,777	+0%
1085	Core i7-3687U	4,777	+0%
1086	Xeon W-2102	4,776	+0%
1087	EPYC 7281	4,775	+0%
1088	Pentium G3260	4,775
1089	Core i7-4500U	4,773	+-0%
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	-0.2%

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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 G3260 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,543 Rank: 1207

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1203	Phenom II X4 B55	4,544	+0%
1204	Pentium G3450T	4,544	+0%
1205	Core i3-4150T	4,544	+0%
1206	Pentium G3258	4,543	+0%
1207	Pentium G3260	4,543
1208	Core i7-4600U	4,543	+0%
1209	Phenom II X4 B65	4,543	+0%
1210	A10-9620P	4,543	+0%
1211	Phenom II X4 B97	4,543	+0%
1212	Celeron G4930	4,542	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium G3260 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,497 Rank: 1344

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1340	Pentium 5405U	4,498	+0%
1341	Core i3-7020U	4,498	+0%
1342	Pentium 4415U	4,498	+0%
1343	Pentium G3460	4,497	+0%
1344	Pentium G3260	4,497
1345	Xeon E5507	4,497	+0%
1346	Core i5-3437U	4,497	+0%
1347	Athlon II X3 435	4,497	+0%
1348	A10-9600P	4,497	+0%
1349	A6-3600	4,497	+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium G3260 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,515 Rank: 1296

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1292	Xeon E5430	4,516	+0%
1293	Core M-5Y51	4,516	+0%
1294	A8-5500B	4,516	+0%
1295	Core i7-2677M	4,515	+0%
1296	Pentium G3260	4,515
1297	Pentium G3420	4,515	+0%
1298	Phenom II X4 B55	4,515	+0%
1299	Phenom II X4 B50	4,515	+0%
1300	Xeon E5506	4,515	+0%
1301	Core M-5Y71	4,515	+0%

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Pentium G3260 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Pentium G3260 remains a niche entry in the CPU market, primarily serving as a budget-friendly option for basic computing tasks. Positioned well below the performance tier of modern processors, it competes with older mobile and low-power desktop chips, such as the Core i5-4350U and FX-8800P, both of which deliver marginally better performance. Its overall score of 4638 places it at #1159 among 2060 CPUs, indicating it's well behind contemporary offerings but still holds relevance in legacy systems or entry-level builds.

The Pentium G3260 is built on Intel's 22 nm process and features a dual-core design with two threads, operating at a base frequency of 3.3 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.2 GHz. Despite its name suggesting a more powerful processor, the G3260 lacks Hyper-Threading and advanced features like AVX-512, limiting its scalability. It supports DDR3-1333 memory with a maximum capacity of 32 GB and operates within a 53 W TDP, making it suitable for low-power desktops with adequate cooling. The processor uses the FCLGA1150 socket, ensuring compatibility with select 2nd and 3rd generation Intel platforms.

Integrated graphics are provided by Intel HD Graphics, which runs at a base frequency of 350 MHz and can boost up to 1100 MHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and is adequate for light multimedia tasks, basic video playback, and non-demanding applications. However, it falls far short of modern integrated solutions found in newer Intel or AMD platforms. The processor supports a range of Intel-specific technologies, including AES-NI for encryption, AVX2 for enhanced vector processing, and VT-x for virtualization, though it lacks ECC memory support despite having some vPro features.

In benchmark testing, the G3260 achieves a single-core score of 4775, ranking #1087, and a multicore score of 4433, placing it at #1374. These results suggest that while the single-core performance is relatively competitive for its age, the lack of multi-threading severely limits its ability to handle workloads that benefit from parallel processing. The processor’s passmark scores—4543 for number crunching and 4497 for data processing—further confirm its positioning as a low-to-mid-tier performer.

Overall, the Pentium G3260 is best suited for basic office use, web browsing, and light multimedia consumption. It is not ideal for gaming, content creation, or multitasking-intensive environments. While it remains a cost-effective option for older systems or minimal computing needs, users seeking higher performance should consider more modern processors from both Intel and AMD, particularly those with higher core counts, improved architectures, and support for faster memory and modern instruction sets.