Celeron G470 vs Phenom II X2 B55
Celeron G470
Phenom II X2 B55
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 Phenom II X2 B55 is on rank 492, so the Phenom II X2 B55 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 Phenom II X2 B55
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G470 | Phenom II X2 B55 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Callisto (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G470 | Phenom II X2 B55 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Phenom II X2 B55
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.
Phenom II X2 B55
The Phenom II X2 B55 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Callisto (2009−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,222 points. Launch price was $48.
Processing Power
The Celeron G470 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom II X2 B55 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom II X2 B55 has 1 more core. The Phenom II X2 B55 is built on the Callisto (2009−2010) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G470 scores 1,225 against the Phenom II X2 B55's 1,222 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron G470. L3 cache: 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G470 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X2 B55.
| Feature | Celeron G470 | Phenom II X2 B55 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | — | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 6 MB (total)+300% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | — | Callisto (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,225 | 1,222 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G470 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X2 B55 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G470 | Phenom II X2 B55 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3 |
| 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 (Phenom II X2 B55). The Celeron G470 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Phenom II X2 B55 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G470 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G470 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron G470 | Phenom II X2 B55 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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