Phenom II X4 850 vs Pentium G3470
Phenom II X4 850
Pentium G3470
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 Phenom II X4 850 is positioned at rank 251 and the Pentium G3470 is on rank 877, so the Phenom II X4 850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 850
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3470
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 850 | Pentium G3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($28) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 850 | Pentium G3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+363%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($28) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) |
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 Phenom II X4 850 and Pentium G3470
Phenom II X4 850
The Phenom II X4 850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,441 points. Launch price was $111.
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.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X4 850 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G3470 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom II X4 850 has 2 more cores. The Phenom II X4 850 is built on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 850 scores 2,441 against the Pentium G3470's 2,448 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium G3470. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Phenom II X4 850 vs 3 MB on the Pentium G3470.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 850 | Pentium G3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Propus (2009−2011) | — |
| PassMark | 2,441 | 2,448 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X4 850 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3470 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 850 | Pentium G3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($28 vs $130), the Phenom II X4 850 is $102 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Phenom II X4 850 delivers 87.2 pts/$ vs 18.8 pts/$ for the Pentium G3470 — making the Phenom II X4 850 the 128.9% better value option.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 850 | Pentium G3470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $28-78% | $130 |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.2+364% | 18.8 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2015 |
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