CPU
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Pentium G3450
Core 2 Duo P7370
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 G3450 is positioned at rank 649 and the Core 2 Duo P7370 is on rank 512, so the Core 2 Duo P7370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3450
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P7370
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3450 | Core 2 Duo P7370 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3450 | Core 2 Duo P7370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 G3450 and Core 2 Duo P7370
Pentium G3450
The Pentium G3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,182 points. Launch price was $175.
Core 2 Duo P7370
The Core 2 Duo P7370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,191 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G3450 and Core 2 Duo P7370 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G3450 versus 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P7370 — a 49.1% clock advantage for the Pentium G3450 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Pentium G3450 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core 2 Duo P7370 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3450 scores 2,182 against the Core 2 Duo P7370's 2,191 — a 0.4% lead for the Core 2 Duo P7370. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3450 vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P7370.
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Core 2 Duo P7370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+65% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+70% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 3 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 3 MB+1100% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,182 | 2,191 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3450 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo P7370 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Core 2 Duo P7370 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3450) / false (Core 2 Duo P7370).
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Core 2 Duo P7370 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | false |
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