Intel Pentium G860 vs Intel Core i3-3220
Summary
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Intel Pentium G860
100%
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Intel Core i3-3220
138%
Relative performance
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Intel Pentium G860
100%
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Intel Core i3-3220
120%
Relative performance
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Intel Pentium G860
100%
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Intel Core i3-3220
147%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider Intel Pentium G860 |
| None |
Reasons to consider Intel Core i3-3220 |
| Much higher single threaded performance (around 20% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications. |
| Much higher multi threaded performance (around 47% higher). This allows for higher performance in professional applications like encoding or heavy multitasking. |
| Around 38% higher average synthetic performance. |
Gaming
HWBench recommends Intel Core i3-3220
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
HWBench recommends Intel Core i3-3220
Based on productivity benchmarks, overall multithreaded performance and theoretical specifications.
Features
| Intel Pentium G860 | Intel Core i3-3220 | |||
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| MMX | ||||
| SSE | ||||
| SSE2 | ||||
| SSE3 | ||||
| SSSE3 | ||||
| SSE4.2 | ||||
| AVX | ||||
| EIST | ||||
| Intel 64 | ||||
| XD bit | ||||
| VT-x | ||||
| AES-NI | ||||
| Hyper-Threading | ||||
| TXT | ||||
Architecture
| Intel Pentium G860 | Intel Core i3-3220 | |||
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| Architecture | Intel_SandyBridge | vs | Intel_IvyBridge | |
| Market | Desktop | vs | Desktop | |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | vs | DDR3 | |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge | vs | Ivy Bridge | |
| Release Date | Sep 2011 | vs | Sep 2012 |
Cores
| Intel Pentium G860 | Intel Core i3-3220 | |||
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| Cores | 2 | vs | 2 | |
| Threads | 2 | vs | 4 | |
| SMPs | 1 | vs | 1 | |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD (Sandy Bridge) | vs | Intel HD 2500 |
Cache
| Intel Pentium G860 | Intel Core i3-3220 | |||
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| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | vs | 64 KB (per core) | |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | vs | 256 KB (per core) | |
| L3 Cache | 3072 KB (shared) | vs | 3072 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Pentium G860 | Intel Core i3-3220 | |||
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| Socket | Intel Socket 1155 | vs | Intel Socket 1155 | |
| Max Case Temp | unknown | vs | 65°C | |
| Package | FC-LGA10 | vs | FC-LGA12C | |
| Die Size | 131mm² | vs | 94mm² | |
| Process | 32 nm | vs | 22 nm |
Performance
| Intel Pentium G860 | Intel Core i3-3220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3000 MHz | vs | 3300 MHz | |
| Turbo Clock | none | vs | none | |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | vs | 100 MHz | |
| Voltage | unknown | vs | unknown | |
| TDP | 65 W | vs | 55 W |
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Intel Pentium G860
3000 points
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Intel Core i3-3220
3399 points
Points — higher is better
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Intel Pentium G860
6000 points
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Intel Core i3-3220
8157 points
Points — higher is better
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Intel Pentium G860
3065
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Intel Core i3-3220
4019
points — higher is better
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Intel Pentium G860
3964
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Intel Core i3-3220
4626
points — higher is better
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Intel Pentium G860
7695
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Intel Core i3-3220
10193
points — higher is better
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Intel Pentium G860
1.
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Intel Core i3-3220
1.38
points — higher is better
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Intel Pentium G860
2.34
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Intel Core i3-3220
3.31
points — higher is better
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Intel Pentium G860
13.1
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Intel Core i3-3220
11.6
seconds — lower is better
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Intel Pentium G860
23.6
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Intel Core i3-3220
14.66
seconds — lower is better
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Intel Pentium G860
1655
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Intel Core i3-3220
2695
MB/s — higher is better
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Intel Pentium G860
70.31
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Intel Core i3-3220
98.55
FPS — higher is better
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Intel Pentium G860
12.69
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Intel Core i3-3220
18.82
FPS — higher is better
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Intel Pentium G860
0.23
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Intel Core i3-3220
0.32
GB/s
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Intel Pentium G860
0.
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Intel Core i3-3220
0.29
GB/s
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Intel Pentium G860
0.1
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Intel Core i3-3220
0.17
GB/s
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Intel Pentium G860 (simulated)
98.92
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Intel Core i3-3220 (simulated)
117.62
points — higher is better
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Intel Pentium G860 (simulated)
213.64
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Intel Core i3-3220 (simulated)
314.44
points — higher is better
Intel Pentium G860 vs Intel Core i3-550
Comparative analysis of Intel Pentium G860 and Intel Core i3-550 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization.
Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark — Single thread mark, PassMark — CPU mark, Geekbench 4 — Single Core, Geekbench 4 — Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.
5 Desktop — Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Video Composition (Frames/s).
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Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Pentium G860
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 4 month(s) later
- Around 95% higher maximum memory size: 32 GB vs 16.38 GB
- Around 12% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 73 Watt
- Around 3% better performance in PassMark — Single thread mark: 1384 vs 1341
- Around 10% better performance in Geekbench 4 — Single Core: 524 vs 478
- Around 29% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Face Detection (mPixels/s): 0.683 vs 0.
529 - Around 4% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.163 vs 0.156
| Launch date | 15 September 2011 vs May 2010 |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB vs 16.38 GB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 73 Watt |
| PassMark — Single thread mark | 1384 vs 1341 |
| Geekbench 4 — Single Core | 524 vs 478 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 0.683 vs 0.529 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0. 163 vs 0.156 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-550
- 2 more threads: 4 vs 2
- Around 7% higher clock speed: 3.2 GHz vs 3 GHz
- Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 72.6°C vs 69.1°C
- 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 11% better performance in PassMark — CPU mark: 1595 vs 1434
- Around 12% better performance in Geekbench 4 — Multi-Core: 1061 vs 947
- Around 42% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 31.203 vs 21.937
- Around 1% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 2.358 vs 2.336
| Number of threads | 4 vs 2 |
| Maximum frequency | 3. 2 GHz vs 3 GHz |
| Maximum core temperature | 72.6°C vs 69.1°C |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) vs 256 KB |
| L3 cache | 4096 KB (shared) vs 3072 KB |
| PassMark — CPU mark | 1595 vs 1434 |
| Geekbench 4 — Multi-Core | 1061 vs 947 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 31.203 vs 21.937 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 2.358 vs 2.336 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Pentium G860
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-550
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CompuBench 1. 5 Desktop — Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) |
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| Name | Intel Pentium G860 | Intel Core i3-550 |
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| PassMark — Single thread mark | 1384 | 1341 |
| PassMark — CPU mark | 1434 | 1595 |
| Geekbench 4 — Single Core | 524 | 478 |
| Geekbench 4 — Multi-Core | 947 | 1061 |
CompuBench 1. 5 Desktop — Face Detection (mPixels/s) |
0.683 | 0.529 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 21.937 | 31.203 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.163 | 0.156 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 2.336 | 2.358 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop — Video Composition (Frames/s) | 0.842 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Pentium G860 | Intel Core i3-550 | |
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| Architecture codename | Sandy Bridge | Clarkdale |
| Launch date | 15 September 2011 | May 2010 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $75 | $101 |
| Place in performance rating | 2255 | 2343 |
| Price now | $29. 99 |
$179.95 |
| Processor Number | G860 | i3-550 |
| Series | Legacy Intel® Pentium® Processor | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 26.93 | 4.63 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3. 00 GHz |
3.20 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | 2.5 GT/s DMI |
| Die size | 131 mm | 81 mm2 |
| L1 cache | 128 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 3072 KB | 4096 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 69. 1°C |
72.6°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 2 |
| Number of threads | 2 | 4 |
| Transistor count | 504 Million | 382 million |
| VID voltage range | 0.6500V-1.4000V | |
| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 21 GB/s | 21 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 16. 38 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3 1066/1333 | DDR3 1066/1333 |
| Graphics base frequency | 850 MHz | 733 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.1 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Processor graphics | Intel HD Graphics | Intel HD Graphics |
| Number of displays supported | 2 | 2 |
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37. 5mm x 37.5mm |
37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1155 | FCLGA1156 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 73 Watt |
| PCI Express revision | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
| PCIe configurations | 1×16, 2×8 | |
| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.
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