Phenom X3 8450 vs Celeron G470
Phenom X3 8450
Celeron G470
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 X3 8450 is positioned at rank 1023 and the Celeron G470 is on rank 542, so the Celeron G470 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X3 8450
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G470
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X3 8450 | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($147) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Toliman (2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X3 8450 | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1375%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($147) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 X3 8450 and Celeron G470
Phenom X3 8450
The Phenom X3 8450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Toliman (2008) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,221 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron G470
The Celeron G470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,225 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Phenom X3 8450 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Celeron G470 offers 1 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom X3 8450 has 2 more cores. The Phenom X3 8450 is built on the Toliman (2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Phenom X3 8450 scores 1,221 against the Celeron G470's 1,225 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron G470. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X3 8450 vs 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G470.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8450 | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+200% | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total)+33% | 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Toliman (2008) | — |
| PassMark | 1,221 | 1,225 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 300 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X3 8450 uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G470 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8450 | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom X3 8450) / VT-x (Celeron G470). The Celeron G470 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Phenom X3 8450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G470 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G470 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8450 | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Phenom X3 8450 launched at $145 MSRP, while the Celeron G470 debuted at $35. At current prices ($147 vs $10), the Celeron G470 is $137 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Phenom X3 8450 delivers 8.3 pts/$ vs 122.5 pts/$ for the Celeron G470 — making the Celeron G470 the 174.6% better value option.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8450 | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $145 | $35-76% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $147 | $10-93% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.3 | 122.5+1376% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2013 |
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