Pentium 997 vs Celeron G470

Pentium 997

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2012

Celeron G470

1 Cores2 Thrd35 WW2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 997

2 / 2

1,215

0.0%

1,225

+0.8%

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 Pentium 997 is positioned at rank 1104 and the Celeron G470 is on rank 542, so the Celeron G470 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 Pentium 997

#1092

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3235%

#1093

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3187%

#1094

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2926%

#1095

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2913%

#1096

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2886%

#1098

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2787%

#1099

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2673%

#1100

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2668%

#1101

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2596%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

100%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

99%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

97%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

96%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

95%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

95%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

94%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G470

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

8906%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

8415%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6110%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1841%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1458%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1276%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

731%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

721%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

657%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

656%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

649%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

632%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

623%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

620%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

615%

#377

Core i3-9100HL

MSRP: $225|Avg: $100

99%

#378

Core i9-12900TE

MSRP: $494|Avg: $664

98%

#542

Celeron G470

MSRP: $35|Avg: $10

100%

#543

Pentium G3220

MSRP: $54|Avg: $15

100%

#545

Athlon 5370

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

99%

#548

Core i3-6100

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

98%

#549

Core i3-6300T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $15

97%

#550

Core i3-6098P

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

97%

#551

Core i7-7800X

MSRP: $383|Avg: $254

97%

#552

Core i3-7101TE

MSRP: $117|Avg: $60

97%

#555

FX-8320E

MSRP: $147|Avg: $60

96%

#556

Pentium G3260

MSRP: $64|Avg: $21

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium 997 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron G470 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium 997	Celeron G470
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron G470 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 0% cheaper ($10 vs $10) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium 997	Celeron G470
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1%)
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.

Pentium 997 Benchmark Check

Celeron G470 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 997 and Celeron G470

Pentium 997

The Pentium 997 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,215 points. Launch price was $134.

Celeron G470

The Celeron G470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,225 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium 997 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron G470 offers 1 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium 997 has 1 more core. The Pentium 997 is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium 997 scores 1,215 against the Celeron G470's 1,225 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron G470. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 997 vs 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G470.

Feature	Pentium 997	Celeron G470
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 2
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	2 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)+33%	1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	—
PassMark	1,215	1,225
Geekbench 6 Single	—	300

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 997 uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G470 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium 997	Celeron G470
Socket	BGA1023	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 997) / VT-x (Celeron G470). The Celeron G470 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium 997 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G470 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G470 rivals Pentium G630.

Feature	Pentium 997	Celeron G470
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Pentium 997 launched at $134 MSRP, while the Celeron G470 debuted at $35. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Celeron G470 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium 997 delivers 121.5 pts/$ vs 122.5 pts/$ for the Celeron G470 — making the Celeron G470 the 0.8% better value option.