Core i5-3470T vs Pentium Silver N6000

Core i5-3470T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2012

Pentium Silver N6000

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-3470T

2 / 4

2,999

+0.3%

2,989

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 i5-3470T is positioned at rank 879 and the Pentium Silver N6000 is on rank 695, so the Pentium Silver N6000 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 i5-3470T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

19124%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

18070%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

13120%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3953%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3131%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2739%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1569%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1548%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1410%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1410%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1394%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1356%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1337%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1332%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1320%

#879

Core i5-3470T

MSRP: $184|Avg: $35

100%

#881

Pentium G6960

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

99%

#882

Core i5-2500T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $30

99%

#884

Athlon II X2 265

MSRP: $83|Avg: $15

98%

#885

Core i3-2100

MSRP: $117|Avg: $10

97%

#886

A8-3800

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

97%

#887

Pentium E5200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

96%

#888

Athlon II X2 235e

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

96%

#889

Athlon II X2 250e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $15

96%

#890

Core i7-2600S

MSRP: $297|Avg: $99

96%

#891

Athlon II X2 250u

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

96%

#892

Pentium G6951

MSRP: $89|Avg: $50

95%

#893

Core i3-2125

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N6000

#683

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

982%

#684

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

967%

#685

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

888%

#686

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

884%

#687

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

876%

#689

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

846%

#690

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

811%

#691

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

810%

#692

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

788%

#695

Pentium Silver N6000

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#696

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

100%

#699

Athlon Silver 3050e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

100%

#704

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Silver N6000 (2021) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-3470T	Pentium Silver N6000
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($35)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-3470T (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-3470T	Pentium Silver N6000
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($35)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i5-3470T Benchmark Check

Pentium Silver N6000 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3470T and Pentium Silver N6000

Core i5-3470T

The Core i5-3470T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,999 points. Launch price was $210.

Pentium Silver N6000

The Pentium Silver N6000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,989 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-3470T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Silver N6000 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium Silver N6000 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-3470T versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Silver N6000 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-3470T (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core i5-3470T uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Silver N6000 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3470T scores 2,999 against the Pentium Silver N6000's 2,989 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-3470T. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3470T vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Silver N6000.

Feature	Core i5-3470T	Pentium Silver N6000
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+9%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+164%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1.5 MB (total)+500%
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Jasper Lake (2021)
PassMark	2,999	2,989
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	1,911
Geekbench 6 Single	—	473
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,090

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-3470T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Silver N6000 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-3470T	Pentium Silver N6000
Socket	LGA1155	BGA1338
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-3470T) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium Silver N6000). The Pentium Silver N6000 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (32 EU)), while the Core i5-3470T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Silver N6000 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium Silver N6000 rivals Celeron N5105.