CPU
GPU
Celeron G470
Phenom X3 8450
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 X3 8450 is on rank 1023, 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 Phenom X3 8450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G470 | Phenom X3 8450 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($147) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Toliman (2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G470 | Phenom X3 8450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1375%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($147) |
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 X3 8450
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 X3 8450
The Phenom X3 8450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Toliman (2008) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,221 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Celeron G470 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom X3 8450 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Phenom X3 8450 has 2 more cores. The Phenom X3 8450 is built on the Toliman (2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G470 scores 1,225 against the Phenom X3 8450's 1,221 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron G470. L3 cache: 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G470 vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X3 8450.
| Feature | Celeron G470 | Phenom X3 8450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 3 / 3+200% |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 2 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Toliman (2008) |
| PassMark | 1,225 | 1,221 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G470 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom X3 8450 uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G470 | Phenom X3 8450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM2+ |
| 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 X3 8450). The Celeron G470 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Phenom X3 8450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G470 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G470 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron G470 | Phenom X3 8450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Phenom X3 8450 debuted at $145. At current prices ($10 vs $147), the Celeron G470 is $137 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G470 delivers 122.5 pts/$ vs 8.3 pts/$ for the Phenom X3 8450 — making the Celeron G470 the 174.6% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G470 | Phenom X3 8450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-76% | $145 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-93% | $147 |
| Performance per Dollar | 122.5+1376% | 8.3 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2008 |
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