Core i5-470UM vs Core i7-620M

CPU

GPU

Core i5-470UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.86 GHz2010

Core i7-620M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.33 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-470UM

2 / 4

1,973

0.0%

1,976

+0.2%

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 i7-620M is on rank 262, so the Core i5-470UM 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 i7-620M

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

98%

#250

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

416%

#251

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

410%

#252

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

376%

#253

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

374%

#254

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

371%

#256

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

358%

#257

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

343%

#258

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

343%

#259

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

334%

#262

Core i7-620M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#277

Core 2 Extreme X9100

MSRP: $851|Avg: N/A

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-620M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-470UM in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-470UM	Core i7-620M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior 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 (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-470UM	Core i7-620M
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 i5-470UM Benchmark Check

Core i7-620M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-470UM and Core i7-620M

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.

Core i7-620M

The Core i7-620M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,976 points. Launch price was $332.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-470UM and Core i7-620M share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Core i5-470UM versus 3.33 GHz on the Core i7-620M — a 56.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-620M (base: 1.33 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). Both are built on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-470UM scores 1,973 against the Core i7-620M's 1,976 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-620M. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-470UM vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-620M.

Feature	Core i5-470UM	Core i7-620M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.86 GHz	3.33 GHz+79%
Base Clock	1.33 GHz	2.66 GHz+100%
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,973	1,976
Geekbench 6 Single	—	350
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	800

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-470UM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-620M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-470UM	Core i7-620M
Socket	BGA1288	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-470UM) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-620M). The Core i7-620M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Core i5-470UM requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-620M targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-620M rivals Core 2 Duo T9600.