Celeron G470 vs Celeron 2950M
Celeron G470
Celeron 2950M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron G470 is positioned at rank 542 and the Celeron 2950M is on rank 545, so the Celeron G470 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G470
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 2950M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G470 | Celeron 2950M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G470 | Celeron 2950M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G470 and Celeron 2950M
Celeron G470
The Celeron G470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,225 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron 2950M
The Celeron 2950M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,238 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Celeron G470 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron 2950M offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron 2950M has 1 more core. The Celeron 2950M is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G470 scores 1,225 against the Celeron 2950M's 1,238 — a 1.1% lead for the Celeron 2950M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 300 vs 352, a 16% lead for the Celeron 2950M that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G470 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 2950M.
| Feature | Celeron G470 | Celeron 2950M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 2 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | — | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,225 | 1,238+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | 352+17% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 636 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G470 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 2950M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G470) and HM87,HM86 (Celeron 2950M).
| Feature | Celeron G470 | Celeron 2950M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | PGA946 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G470) and HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron 2950M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G470 targets Budget, Celeron 2950M targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G470 rivals Pentium G630; Celeron 2950M rivals Pentium 2020M.
| Feature | Celeron G470 | Celeron 2950M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
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