Pentium G3430

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium G3430

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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 G3430 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,839 Rank: 1005
Rank Name Score Visual
1001 Xeon W3680 4,842
+0.1%
1002 Xeon Silver 4116 4,841
+0%
1003 Ryzen 5 2500U 4,841
+0%
1004 Pentium G3460 4,839
+0%
1005 Pentium G3430 4,839
1006 Celeron G3930TE 4,837
+-0%
1007 Pentium G4400T 4,834
-0.1%
1008 Core i7-6822EQ 4,827
-0.2%
1009 Core i7-4710HQ 4,826
-0.3%
1010 Core i5-6400T 4,824
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium G3430 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,453 Rank: 1317
Rank Name Score Visual
1313 Athlon II X3 460 4,456
+0.1%
1314 Core i5-5250U 4,455
+0%
1315 Xeon X3220 4,455
+0%
1316 Core i3-3225 4,453
+0%
1317 Pentium G3430 4,453
1318 Xeon E5345 4,452
+-0%
1319 A10-7870K 4,451
+-0%
1320 Core i7-3687U 4,451
+-0%
1321 Core i7-3667U 4,451
+-0%
1322 Ryzen 3 3250U 4,451
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium G3430 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,096 Rank: 881
Rank Name Score Visual
877 Xeon E5-1620 v4 5,104
+0.2%
878 Core i5-7Y57 5,104
+0.2%
879 Xeon E5-2667 v2 5,099
+0.1%
880 Core i3-7100H 5,098
+0%
881 Pentium G3430 5,096
882 Core i5-3570K 5,095
+-0%
883 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE 5,094
+-0%
884 Core i5-2550K 5,094
+-0%
885 Pentium G3460 5,093
-0.1%
886 Celeron G3930TE 5,086
-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 G3430 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,549 Rank: 1174
Rank Name Score Visual
1170 Core i3-4160T 4,550
+0%
1171 Core i7-6500U 4,549
+0%
1172 Core i5-7200U 4,549
+0%
1173 Core i3-7167U 4,549
+0%
1174 Pentium G3430 4,549
1175 Phenom II X4 970 4,549
+0%
1176 Core i7-5500U 4,549
+0%
1177 Xeon E5606 4,549
+0%
1178 Ryzen Embedded V1202B 4,548
+-0%
1179 Core i3-3240 4,548
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium G3430 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,501 Rank: 1321
Rank Name Score Visual
1317 Core i7-3689Y 4,502
+0%
1318 Phenom II X3 B75 4,502
+0%
1319 Pentium G4500T 4,501
+0%
1320 Pentium G3440 4,501
+0%
1321 Pentium G3430 4,501
1322 Core i7-4500U 4,501
+0%
1323 Core i5-5250U 4,501
+0%
1324 Core i7-2655LE 4,500
+-0%
1325 Core i3-6100U 4,500
+-0%
1326 Celeron G4920 4,500
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium G3430 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,520 Rank: 1264
Rank Name Score Visual
1260 Core i5-3437U 4,521
+0%
1261 Core i5-3337U 4,521
+0%
1262 Core i7-3689Y 4,521
+0%
1263 Pentium G4400T 4,520
+0%
1264 Pentium G3430 4,520
1265 Core i3-5015U 4,520
+0%
1266 Athlon PRO 3045B 4,520
+0%
1267 Core i5-2510E 4,519
+-0%
1268 Core i5-2430M 4,519
+-0%
1269 Core i5-2415M 4,519
+-0%

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Pentium G3430 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Pentium G3430 remains a legacy desktop processor, originally released in September 2013 as part of Intel's Haswell lineup. Built on a 22 nm process and featuring a dual-core, dual-thread design, it represents an older generation of consumer-grade CPUs that have long since been surpassed by modern offerings. Despite its age, the G3430 still holds relevance in budget systems or for basic computing tasks, though its performance is now firmly in the lower tier of the desktop CPU landscape.

The processor operates at a base frequency of 3.3 GHz with a turbo boost up to 3.5 GHz, delivering a single-core score of 5096 and a multicore score of 4453. These results place it at rank #881 in single-core performance and #1316 in multicore performance out of 2060 processors, indicating that while it once offered acceptable performance for light workloads, it now trails behind nearly every contemporary CPU. In comparison, top-tier processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K achieve over 8,000 in single-core and over 12,000 in multicore, highlighting the vast performance gap between current and legacy designs.

Equipped with Intel HD Graphics (Haswell), the G3430 supports up to three displays and can operate at a maximum GPU frequency of 1.1 GHz, making it suitable for basic multimedia and office use without a discrete graphics card. The integrated graphics solution benefits from shared memory access, with up to 1.7 GB of system RAM allocated for graphics processing. However, its lack of modern GPU features and limited compute performance render it unsuitable for gaming or professional graphics applications.

The Pentium G3430 uses the FCLGA1150 socket and supports DDR3-1333/1600 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a maximum memory capacity of 32 GB. It supports PCIe 3.0 and has a TDP of 53 W, which ensures moderate power consumption and thermal efficiency for its era. The processor also includes a range of Intel technologies such as AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel vPro, which enhance security and encryption performance, though these features are less impactful in today’s computing environment.

In terms of competitive positioning, the G3430 is outperformed by several processors in the same generation, including the Core i7-3687U and A10-7870K, both of which score higher in multicore and single-core benchmarks. Its strongest performance category is single-core, where it ranks higher than some newer low-power mobile processors, but it is clearly weaker in multicore performance, where it is surpassed by nearly all current CPUs. This imbalance reflects its design for basic productivity rather than multi-threaded workloads.

Given its age and performance profile, the Intel Pentium G3430 is best suited for entry-level desktops, media centers, or systems where cost and power efficiency are prioritized over performance. While it is no longer competitive in the modern market, it remains a functional option for users who require minimal processing power and do not need advanced features such as high-end graphics or heavy multitasking capabilities.
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Intel Pentium G3430

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium G3430
Model Number: G3430
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 3300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 33x (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: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 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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