Intel Core i3-4150 vs Intel Pentium G3250


Intel Core i3-4150		Intel Pentium G3250
CPU comparison In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-4150 and the Intel Pentium G3250 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster. We compare the Intel Core i3-4150 2 core processor released in Q2/2014 with the Intel Pentium G3250 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2014.

Intel Core i3 (205)	Family	Intel Pentium (150)
Intel Core i 4000 (64)	CPU group	Intel Pentium G3000 (14)
4	Generation	5
Haswell S	Architecture	Haswell S
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
--	Predecessor	--
--	Successor	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The Intel Core i3-4150 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Pentium G3250 clocks with 3.20 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
Intel Core i3-4150	Characteristic	Intel Pentium G3250
2	Cores	2
4	Threads	2
normal	Core architecture	normal
Yes	Hyperthreading	No
No	Overclocking ?	No
3.50 GHz	Frequency	3.20 GHz
--	Turbo Frequency (1 Core)	--
--	Turbo Frequency (All Cores)	--


NPU AI performance The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
Intel Core i3-4150	Characteristic	Intel Pentium G3250
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--
--	NPU + CPU + iGPU	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU) Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.
Intel HD Graphics 4400	GPU	Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1)
0.35 GHz	GPU frequency	0.35 GHz
1.15 GHz	GPU (Turbo)	1.10 GHz
7.5	GPU Generation	7.5
22 nm	Technology	22 nm
3	Max. displays	3
20	Compute units	10
160	Shader	80
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
2 GB	Max. GPU Memory	2 GB
11.1	DirectX Version	11.1

Hardware codec support A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Intel HD Graphics 4400	GPU	Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1)
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit)	No
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit)	No
Decode / Encode	Codec h264	Decode / Encode
No	Codec VP9	No
No	Codec VP8	No
No	Codec AV1	No
Decode / Encode	Codec AVC	Decode / Encode
Decode	Codec VC-1	Decode
Decode	Codec JPEG	Decode

Memory & PCIe Up to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-4150, while the Intel Pentium G3250 supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled.
Intel Core i3-4150	Characteristic	Intel Pentium G3250
DDR3-1600	Memory	DDR3-1333
32 GB	Max. Memory	32 GB
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	2 (Dual Channel)
25.6 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	21.3 GB/s
Yes	ECC	Yes
--	L2 Cache	--
3.00 MB	L3 Cache	3.00 MB
3.0	PCIe version	3.0
16	PCIe lanes	16
15.8 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	15.8 GB/s
Thermal Management The Intel Core i3-4150 has a TDP of 54 W. The TDP of the Intel Pentium G3250 is 53 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.
Intel Core i3-4150	Characteristic	Intel Pentium G3250
54 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	53 W
--	TDP (PL2)	--
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	--
--	Tjunction max.	--
Technical details The Intel Core i3-4150 has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of Intel Pentium G3250 is at 3.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm.

Intel Core i3-4150	Characteristic	Intel Pentium G3250
22 nm	Technology	14 nm
Monolithic	Chip design	Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit)	Instruction set (ISA)	x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2	ISA extensions	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
LGA 1150	Socket	LGA 1150
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d	Virtualization	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2014	Release date	Q3/2014
117 $	Release price	54 $

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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i3-4150 (100%)

Intel Pentium G3250 (79%)

⌀ Multi core performance in 5 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i3-4150 (100%)

Intel Pentium G3250 (64%)

Price-performance ratio

Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.


	Intel Core i3-4150 Geekbench 6 MT: 2,222 / 117 $	18.99
	Intel Pentium G3250 Geekbench 6 MT: 1,180 / 54 $	21.85

Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i3-4150 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	1071 (100%)
	Intel Pentium G3250 2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz	624 (58%)

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Core i3-4150 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	2222 (100%)
	Intel Pentium G3250 2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz	1180 (53%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i3-4150 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	795 (100%)
	Intel Pentium G3250 2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz	707 (89%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i3-4150 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	1849 (100%)
	Intel Pentium G3250 2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz	1320 (71%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	Intel Core i3-4150 Intel HD Graphics 4400 @ 1.15 GHz	368 (100%)
	Intel Pentium G3250 Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) @ 1.10 GHz	176 (48%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Core i3-4150 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	3369 (100%)
	Intel Pentium G3250 2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz	1954 (58%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i3-4150 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	947 (100%)
	Intel Pentium G3250 2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz	671 (71%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i3-4150 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	141 (100%)
	Intel Pentium G3250 2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz	125 (89%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i3-4150 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	357 (100%)
	Intel Pentium G3250 2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz	240 (67%)

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Intel Core i3-4150 vs Intel Pentium G3250

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CPU comparison

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

NPU AI performance

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Hardware codec support

Memory & PCIe

Thermal Management

Technical details