Pentium Dual Core T4300 vs Celeron G470
Pentium Dual Core T4300
Celeron G470
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 Pentium Dual Core T4300 is positioned at rank 1127 and the Celeron G470 is on rank 542, so the Celeron G470 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4300
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G470
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($99) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+884%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($99) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
Performance Check
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 Pentium Dual Core T4300 and Celeron G470
Pentium Dual Core T4300
The Pentium Dual Core T4300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,232 points. Launch price was $69.
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.
Processing Power
The Pentium Dual Core T4300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron G470 offers 1 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium Dual Core T4300 has 1 more core. The Pentium Dual Core T4300 is built on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T4300 scores 1,232 against the Celeron G470's 1,225 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T4300. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium Dual Core T4300 vs 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G470.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | — |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | — |
| PassMark | 1,232 | 1,225 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 300 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core T4300 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron G470 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. The Celeron G470 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium Dual Core T4300) vs 16 (Celeron G470) — the Celeron G470 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T4300) vs VT-x (Celeron G470). The Celeron G470 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium Dual Core T4300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Dual Core T4300 targets Mobile, Celeron G470 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G470 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Mobile | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual Core T4300 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Celeron G470 debuted at $35. At current prices ($99 vs $10), the Celeron G470 is $89 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual Core T4300 delivers 12.4 pts/$ vs 122.5 pts/$ for the Celeron G470 — making the Celeron G470 the 163.1% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T4300 | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $35-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $99 | $10-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.4 | 122.5+888% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2013 |
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