FX-9800P vs Pentium G3470

FX-9800P

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2016

Pentium G3470

2 Cores2 Thrd53 WW2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-9800P

4 / 4

2,460

+0.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium G3470

2 / 2

2,448

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 FX-9800P is positioned at rank 949 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 FX-9800P

#937

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1789%

#938

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1763%

#939

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1618%

#940

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1611%

#941

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1596%

#943

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1541%

#944

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1478%

#945

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1476%

#946

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1436%

#949

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

100%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

99%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

98%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

97%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

96%

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 Leadership: The FX-9800P delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium G3470 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	FX-9800P	Pentium G3470
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($45)	⚠️ Higher cost ($130)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the FX-9800P stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 65% cheaper ($45 vs $130) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	FX-9800P	Pentium G3470
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+190%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($45)	⚠️ Higher cost ($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.

FX-9800P Benchmark Check

Pentium G3470 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-9800P and Pentium G3470

FX-9800P

The FX-9800P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per module). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,460 points. Launch price was $69.

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 FX-9800P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G3470 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the FX-9800P has 2 more cores. The FX-9800P is built on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the FX-9800P scores 2,460 against the Pentium G3470's 2,448 — a 0.5% lead for the FX-9800P.

Feature	FX-9800P	Pentium G3470
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3.6 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	—	3 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per module)	—
Process	28 nm	22 nm-21%
Architecture	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)	—
PassMark	2,460	2,448

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Memory & Platform

The FX-9800P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G3470 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	FX-9800P	Pentium G3470
Socket	FP4	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The FX-9800P launched at $150 MSRP, while the Pentium G3470 debuted at $150. At current prices ($45 vs $130), the FX-9800P is $85 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the FX-9800P delivers 54.7 pts/$ vs 18.8 pts/$ for the Pentium G3470 — making the FX-9800P the 97.5% better value option.