Packaging for G3258
The G3258 is an entry-level processor – its small price-tag reflects the specification this chip arrives with. In realistic terms G3258 is similar to that of the Core i3 family of Haswell options, touting a dual-core Haswell architecture, 3.2GHz frequency but lacking Hyper Threading and delivering less cache.
In the recent era of overclocking Intel has restrained their lineup by allowing only specific models to have their multiplier and base clock adjusted. These unlocked processors are designed with enthusiasts in mind and presents such a group with the ability to get more out of their kit. G3258 celebrates 20 years of Pentium and back in the earlier days of this product line any chip could be overclocked and there was no such thing as an “unlocked” chip.
The Intel Pentium K G3258
In this anniversary edition, Intel has decided to allow a dual-core Pentium chip the freedom of an unlocked multiplier – something which has been missing for many generations.
Using Haswell architecture means this chip is based around 22nm technology and is designed to work in conjunction with LGA 1150 motherboards featuring the Intel Z97 chipset.
Below we compare the recently released Intel Core i7-4790K (on the right) to the G3258.
Comparing the chip to Intel Core i7-4790K (on the right)
The reverse sides
