Athlon II X3 460 vs Core i5-470UM

Athlon II X3 460 vs Core i5-470UM Performance Spectrum

Athlon II X3 460

3 / 3

1,965

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-470UM

2 / 4

1,973

+0.4%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Athlon II X3 460 vs Core i5-470UM FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Athlon II X3 460 vs Core i5-470UM: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Athlon II X3 460

2011

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Stock), unlike Core i5-470UM.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,965 vs 1,973).
❌Launch MSRP is still $87 MSRP, while Core i5-470UM mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌427.8% higher power demand at 95W vs 18W.

Core i5-470UM

2010

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 18W instead of 95W, a 77W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Athlon II X3 460 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Athlon II X3 460.

Quick Answers

So, is Athlon II X3 460 better than Core i5-470UM?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Athlon II X3 460 is ahead with a 4.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-470UM pulls ahead with 0.4% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-470UM is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Athlon II X3 460 is the better buy right now. Athlon II X3 460 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $87 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 4.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Core i5-470UM is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.4% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (22.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Athlon II X3 460 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2011 vs 2010). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Athlon II X3 460 vs Core i5-470UM Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Athlon II X3 460

The Athlon II X3 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,965 points. Launch price was $50.

Core i5-470UM

The Core i5-470UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,973 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Athlon II X3 460 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Core i5-470UM offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X3 460 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon II X3 460 versus 1.86 GHz on the Core i5-470UM — a 58.6% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 460 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Athlon II X3 460 uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-470UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 460 scores 1,965 against the Core i5-470UM's 1,973 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-470UM. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 460 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-470UM.

Feature	Athlon II X3 460	Core i5-470UM
Cores / Threads	3 / 3+50%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+83%	1.86 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+156%	1.33 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Rana (2009−2011)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,965	1,973
Geekbench 6 Single	384	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	944	—

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon II X3 460 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-470UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.