Core i5-3470T vs Phenom II X6 1035T
Core i5-3470T
Phenom II X6 1035T
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 Core i5-3470T is positioned at rank 879 and the Phenom II X6 1035T is on rank 192, so the Phenom II X6 1035T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3470T
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1035T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-3470T | Phenom II X6 1035T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-3470T | Phenom II X6 1035T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) | ✅ 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 Core i5-3470T and Phenom II X6 1035T
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.
Phenom II X6 1035T
The Phenom II X6 1035T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 April 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,012 points. Launch price was $189.
Processing Power
The Core i5-3470T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X6 1035T offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Phenom II X6 1035T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-3470T versus 3.1 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1035T — a 14.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-3470T (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-3470T uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1035T uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3470T scores 2,999 against the Phenom II X6 1035T's 3,012 — a 0.4% lead for the Phenom II X6 1035T. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3470T vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1035T.
| Feature | Core i5-3470T | Phenom II X6 1035T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 6 / 6+200% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+16% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+12% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Thuban (2010) |
| PassMark | 2,999 | 3,012 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 2,670 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-3470T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X6 1035T uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-3470T | Phenom II X6 1035T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-3470T) / AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1035T). Primary use case: Phenom II X6 1035T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Phenom II X6 1035T rivals Core i5-750.
| Feature | Core i5-3470T | Phenom II X6 1035T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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