Pentium G3470 vs A8-8600P
Pentium G3470
A8-8600P
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 G3470 is positioned at rank 877 and the A8-8600P is on rank 948, so the Pentium G3470 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3470
Performance Per Dollar A8-8600P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3470 | A8-8600P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3470 | A8-8600P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+336%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
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 G3470 and A8-8600P
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.
A8-8600P
The A8-8600P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,464 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3470 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-8600P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-8600P has 2 more cores. The A8-8600P is built on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3470 scores 2,448 against the A8-8600P's 2,464 — a 0.7% lead for the A8-8600P.
| Feature | Pentium G3470 | A8-8600P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | — | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+125% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 2048 kB |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | — | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 2,448 | 2,464 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,160 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 499 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,300 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3470 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-8600P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3470 | A8-8600P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3470) / AMD-V (A8-8600P). The A8-8600P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Pentium G3470 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-8600P targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-8600P rivals Core i5-5200U.
| Feature | Pentium G3470 | A8-8600P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3470 launched at $150 MSRP, while the A8-8600P debuted at $150. At current prices ($130 vs $30), the A8-8600P is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3470 delivers 18.8 pts/$ vs 82.1 pts/$ for the A8-8600P — making the A8-8600P the 125.4% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3470 | A8-8600P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $130 | $30-77% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.8 | 82.1+337% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2015 |
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