CPU
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Pentium G3470
Core 2 Duo P7550
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 Core 2 Duo P7550 is on rank 192, so the Core 2 Duo P7550 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 Core 2 Duo P7550
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3470 | Core 2 Duo P7550 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3470 | Core 2 Duo P7550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) | ✅ 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 G3470 and Core 2 Duo P7550
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.
Core 2 Duo P7550
The Core 2 Duo P7550 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 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 2.26 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: 2,439 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G3470 and Core 2 Duo P7550 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Core 2 Duo P7550 is built on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3470 scores 2,448 against the Core 2 Duo P7550's 2,439 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G3470. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G3470 vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P7550.
| Feature | Pentium G3470 | Core 2 Duo P7550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.26 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+59% | 2.26 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | — | 3 MB |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | — | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,448 | 2,439 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3470 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo P7550 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3470 | Core 2 Duo P7550 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
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