Pentium G3470 vs Core i7-3667U

Pentium G3470

2 Cores2 Thrd53 WW2015

Core i7-3667U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G3470

2 / 2

2,448

0.0%

2,451

+0.1%

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 i7-3667U is on rank 1197, so the Pentium G3470 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 G3470

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

19100%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

18048%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

13104%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3948%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3127%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2736%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1567%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1546%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1408%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1408%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1392%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1355%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1336%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1330%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1318%

#876

Core i5-3335S

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

100%

#877

Pentium G3470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $130

100%

#878

Core i5-3470T

MSRP: $184|Avg: $35

100%

#880

Pentium G6960

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

99%

#881

Core i5-2500T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $30

99%

#883

Athlon II X2 265

MSRP: $83|Avg: $15

98%

#884

Core i3-2100

MSRP: $117|Avg: $10

97%

#885

A8-3800

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

97%

#886

Pentium E5200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

96%

#887

Athlon II X2 235e

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

96%

#888

Core i7-2600S

MSRP: $297|Avg: $99

96%

#889

Athlon II X2 250e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $15

96%

#890

Athlon II X2 250u

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

95%

#891

Pentium G6951

MSRP: $89|Avg: $50

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3667U

#1184

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5383%

#1185

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5305%

#1186

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4870%

#1187

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4848%

#1188

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4803%

#1190

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4639%

#1191

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4448%

#1192

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4440%

#1193

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4321%

#1197

Core i7-3667U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1198

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

98%

#1199

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1200

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1201

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#1202

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

94%

#1203

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

94%

#1204

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

93%

#1205

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

93%

#1206

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

91%

#1207

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

90%

#1208

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

89%

#1210

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

87%

#1211

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-3667U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium G3470 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium G3470	Core i7-3667U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($130)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium G3470	Core i7-3667U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($130)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 G3470 Benchmark Check

Core i7-3667U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G3470 and Core i7-3667U

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 i7-3667U

The Core i7-3667U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,451 points. Launch price was $346.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G3470 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-3667U's 2 cores. The Core i7-3667U is built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3470 scores 2,448 against the Core i7-3667U's 2,451 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-3667U. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G3470 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-3667U.

Feature	Pentium G3470	Core i7-3667U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+80%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	—	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,448	2,451

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G3470 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-3667U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G3470	Core i7-3667U
Socket	LGA1150	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3470) / true (Core i7-3667U). The Core i7-3667U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Pentium G3470 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-3667U rivals AMD A10-4655M.