Core i7-2640M vs Pentium G3470

Core i7-2640M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2011

Pentium G3470

2 Cores2 Thrd53 WW2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-2640M

2 / 4

2,445

0.0%

2,448

+0.1%

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 i7-2640M is positioned at rank 1159 and the Pentium G3470 is on rank 877, so the Pentium G3470 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 i7-2640M

#1147

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4150%

#1148

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4089%

#1149

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3754%

#1150

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3737%

#1151

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3703%

#1153

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3576%

#1154

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3429%

#1155

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3423%

#1156

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3331%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

100%

#1161

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

99%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

97%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

96%

#1166

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1167

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

96%

#1168

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

95%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

94%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3470

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

19100%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

18048%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

13104%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3948%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3127%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2736%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1567%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1546%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1408%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1408%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1392%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1355%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1336%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1330%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1318%

#876

Core i5-3335S

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

100%

#877

Pentium G3470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $130

100%

#878

Core i5-3470T

MSRP: $184|Avg: $35

100%

#880

Pentium G6960

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

99%

#881

Core i5-2500T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $30

99%

#883

Athlon II X2 265

MSRP: $83|Avg: $15

98%

#884

Core i3-2100

MSRP: $117|Avg: $10

97%

#885

A8-3800

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

97%

#886

Pentium E5200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

96%

#887

Athlon II X2 235e

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

96%

#888

Core i7-2600S

MSRP: $297|Avg: $99

96%

#889

Athlon II X2 250e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $15

96%

#890

Athlon II X2 250u

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

95%

#891

Pentium G6951

MSRP: $89|Avg: $50

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-2640M leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium G3470 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-2640M	Pentium G3470
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($346)	✅ More affordable ($130)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium G3470 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 62% cheaper ($130 vs $346) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i7-2640M	Pentium G3470
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+166%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($346)	✅ More affordable ($130)

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 i7-2640M Benchmark Check

Pentium G3470 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-2640M and Pentium G3470

Core i7-2640M

The Core i7-2640M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,445 points. Launch price was $346.

Pentium G3470

The Pentium G3470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,448 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-2640M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G3470's 2 cores. The Core i7-2640M is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-2640M scores 2,445 against the Pentium G3470's 2,448 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium G3470. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i7-2640M vs 3 MB on the Pentium G3470.

Feature	Core i7-2640M	Pentium G3470
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	3.6 GHz+29%
L3 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	—
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	—
PassMark	2,445	2,448
Geekbench 6 Single	563	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,184	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-2640M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3470 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-2640M	Pentium G3470
Socket	PGA988	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i7-2640M) / not specified (Pentium G3470). The Core i7-2640M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Pentium G3470 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-2640M rivals Phenom II Black Edition N660.