Core i3-2375M vs Core i5-470UM

Core i3-2375M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2013

Core i5-470UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.86 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-2375M

2 / 4

1,978

+0.3%

1,973

0.0%

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 Core i3-2375M is positioned at rank 123 and the Core i5-470UM is on rank 124, so the Core i3-2375M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2375M

#111

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

297%

#112

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

292%

#113

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

268%

#114

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

267%

#115

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

265%

#117

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

256%

#118

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

245%

#119

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

245%

#120

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

238%

#123

Core i3-2375M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

99%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

96%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-470UM

#112

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

297%

#113

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

293%

#114

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

269%

#115

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

268%

#116

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

265%

#118

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

256%

#119

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

246%

#120

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

245%

#121

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

239%

#124

Core i5-470UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

99%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

96%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-470UM leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-2375M is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-2375M	Core i5-470UM
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-2375M	Core i5-470UM
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-2375M Benchmark Check

Core i5-470UM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-2375M and Core i5-470UM

Core i3-2375M

The Core i3-2375M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 February 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,978 points. Launch price was $250.

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

Both the Core i3-2375M and Core i5-470UM share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Core i3-2375M versus 1.86 GHz on the Core i5-470UM — a 21.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-470UM (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Core i3-2375M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-470UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-2375M scores 1,978 against the Core i5-470UM's 1,973 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i3-2375M. Both processors carry 3 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-2375M	Core i5-470UM
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	1.86 GHz+24%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz+13%	1.33 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,978	1,973
Geekbench 6 Single	238	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-2375M uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-470UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-2375M	Core i5-470UM
Socket	BGA1023	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2375M) / not specified (Core i5-470UM). The Core i3-2375M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Core i5-470UM requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-2375M targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-2375M rivals Pentium 997.