Celeron G470 vs Pentium G620
Celeron G470
Pentium G620
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 Pentium G620 is on rank 807, 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 Pentium G620
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G470 | Pentium G620 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G470 | Pentium G620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+19%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12) |
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 Pentium G620
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.
Pentium G620
The Pentium G620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 22 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,238 points. Launch price was $60.
Processing Power
The Celeron G470 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium G620 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium G620 has 1 more core. The Pentium G620 is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G470 scores 1,225 against the Pentium G620's 1,238 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium G620. L3 cache: 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G470 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G620.
| Feature | Celeron G470 | Pentium G620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.6 GHz+30% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 3 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | — | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,225 | 1,238+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1155 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Celeron G470 | Pentium G620 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G470) / not specified (Pentium G620). The Celeron G470 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium G620 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G470 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G470 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron G470 | Pentium G620 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G470 launched at $35 MSRP, while the Pentium G620 debuted at $64. At current prices ($10 vs $12), the Celeron G470 is $2 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G470 delivers 122.5 pts/$ vs 103.2 pts/$ for the Pentium G620 — making the Celeron G470 the 17.1% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G470 | Pentium G620 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-45% | $64 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-17% | $12 |
| Performance per Dollar | 122.5+19% | 103.2 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2011 |
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