Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Pentium G3260 vs Intel Core i3-7300T

Intel Pentium G3260 currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Intel Core i3-7300T is about 1.9% faster in the tracked relative gaming score.

Prices updated Aug 12, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i3-7300T is 74.6% higher
Gaming differenceIntel Core i3-7300T is 1.9% higher
Value differenceIntel Core i3-7300T is 41.6% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

Intel Pentium G3260 currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

Intel Core i3-7300T is about 106% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Both processors use FCLGA1150, so an in-socket upgrade may be possible with the right BIOS support. Intel Core i3-7300T has a 18 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricIntel Pentium G3260Intel Core i3-7300T
Current used price$14.72$25.7
Current new price$29$99
Relative gaming performance3334
Gaming performance per dollar2.2481.312
Cinebench R23 multi1,5643,222
Cinebench R23 single905958
Cores / threads2 / 22 / 4
SocketFCLGA1150-
TDP53 W35 W
Release year20152017
Qualified sales1020
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