Core i5-470UM
VS
Core i3-2375M

Core i5-470UM vs Core i3-2375M

Intel

Core i5-470UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.86 GHz2010
VS
Intel

Core i3-2375M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2013

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 i5-470UM is positioned at rank 124 and the Core i3-2375M is on rank 123, 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 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 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 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.
InsightCore i5-470UMCore i3-2375M
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i5-470UMCore i3-2375M
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.

Technical Specifications

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

Intel

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.

Intel

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.

Processing Power

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

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

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

FeatureCore i5-470UMCore i3-2375M
Socket
BGA1288
BGA1023
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: not specified (Core i5-470UM) / VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2375M). 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.

FeatureCore i5-470UMCore i3-2375M
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics 3000
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, EPT
Target Use
Thin & Light Laptop