Intel Pentium G3440

The Intel Pentium G3440 is a desktop processor with two physical cores and two threads, running at a base clock of 3.30 GHz with no boost clock. It uses Intel's Haswell architecture on a 22 nm process, with 1,400 million transistors in a 177 mm² die. The G3440 fits Intel Socket 1150, includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 3 MB of shared L3 cache, and it carries an average benchmark score of 644.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark data positions the Pentium G3440 near the bottom of the database. Its 644 average benchmark score puts it at the 15th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are separated by margins under one percent. The Intel Celeron G3930T has an average score of 643, putting the G3440 0.2% ahead. The Intel Xeon X5472 has an average score of 642, also 0.2% behind. The Intel Core i5-3437U and Intel Core i3-3240T both average 639, placing them 0.7% and 0.8% behind the G3440, respectively. These deltas are small, but they define the processor's exact competitive position.

Cinebench results reinforce the entry-level classification. The G3440 scores 188 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 785 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 110 in Cinebench R20 single-core. In the newer Cinebench R23 test, it scores 1871 multi-core and 264 single-core. These numbers show a processor that can complete basic rendering tasks but is nowhere near the upper part of the database, consistent with its 15th percentile ranking. The multi-core results are higher than the single-core results, which is expected from a design with two cores, but the overall performance class remains low.

Power and Thermals

The G3440 is rated at a TDP of 54 W, a modest figure for a desktop processor. That TDP class implies a basic air cooler is sufficient; there is no need for high-end liquid or oversized cooling hardware. The 22 nm process and the 177 mm² die are the physical foundation of that thermal envelope. The chip also includes integrated Intel HD (Haswell) graphics, so the 54 W budget covers both the CPU cores and the integrated graphics block.

Because the G3440 has no boost clock, the power envelope is tied to the fixed 3.30 GHz base clock. There is no turbo range to push the processor beyond that point. The locked multiplier reinforces the fixed-clock design, meaning the 54 W figure represents the expected operating class under sustained load. This is a low-power, low-heat part by desktop standards.

Platform and Compatibility

The G3440 uses Intel Socket 1150, so motherboards must be based on that socket. Memory support is DDR3, run through a dual-channel bus. ECC memory is not supported. The platform provides PCIe Gen 3, which gives the system a modern interface for add-in cards. Integrated video output is handled by Intel HD (Haswell) graphics, so a discrete GPU is not required for basic display output.

The market segment is Desktop, and the production status is Active. The processor was released on 2014-04-30. The platform combination of Socket 1150, DDR3 memory, and PCIe Gen 3 defines the upgrade path: any potential replacement processor must fit the same Socket 1150 platform and be compatible with a DDR3 memory environment. The locked multiplier also means the processor is not intended for multiplier-based clock adjustment.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does the Pentium G3440 have?

A: It has two cores and two threads.

Q: What is the base clock speed?

A: The base clock is 3.30 GHz, and there is no boost clock.

Q: How much L3 cache does it have?

A: It has 3 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Does it support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory support is not enabled.

Q: What integrated graphics does it include?

A: It includes Intel HD (Haswell) graphics.

Q: When was it released?

A: It was released on 2014-04-30.

How It Compares

Against the Intel Celeron G3930T, the G3440 is effectively tied. The G3440's average benchmark score is 644, while the Celeron averages 643, a 0.2% difference. It is the closest rival in the data.

Against the Intel Xeon X5472, the G3440 holds the same 0.2% edge. The Xeon averages 642, so the two processors sit at nearly identical performance levels in the database despite different product names.

Against the Intel Core i5-3437U, the G3440 is 0.7% ahead. The Core i5 averages 639, and the G3440's advantage is small but consistent with the theme of this cluster.

Against the Intel Core i3-3240T, the G3440 is 0.8% ahead, the largest margin among its nearest rivals. The Core i3 also averages 639, so the G3440 leads by a still tiny amount.

Who Should Consider It

The G3440 is a dual-core, dual-thread desktop processor with an average benchmark score of 644 and a 15th percentile ranking. That makes it a candidate for entry-level office and productivity systems where the workload is a single application at a time. The 3.30 GHz base clock and 3 MB of L3 cache are enough for basic web, document, and spreadsheet tasks.

For gaming, the integrated Intel HD (Haswell) graphics and the low Cinebench scores mean the G3440 is not aimed at demanding 3D gaming on its own. The platform's PCIe Gen 3 support does allow a discrete graphics card to be added, but the CPU's overall benchmark position still limits high-end gaming scenarios.

For content creation, the multi-core performance is low. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 785 and R23 multi-core score of 1871 indicate that render-heavy work is not a strength. People who need sustained multi-threaded throughput should look above this performance class. The Active production status and desktop market segment mean the G3440 remains a viable low-end building block for simple systems.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The Cinebench R20 results show a single-core score of 110 and a multi-core score of 785. In Cinebench R23, the single-core score is 264 and the multi-core score is 1871. The multi-core numbers are clearly higher, which shows that software able to use both cores is rewarded.

However, the G3440 has exactly two threads. That means there is no additional hardware parallelism beyond those two threads. The low single-core scores indicate that single-thread-heavy applications will be limited by the 3.30 GHz core and the older Haswell architecture. The split between single-core and multi-core results is therefore a direct reflection of the processor's 2-core, 2-thread design: it can scale some workloads, but only up to two threads.