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Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Pentium G3470 is positioned at rank #877 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium G3470 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium G3470 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G3470 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor, manufactured on a 22 nm process node. It carries 3 MB of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 2,448, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium G3470
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	3.6 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	22 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	3 MB
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	5 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	72 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	2,448

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G3470 fits into the LGA1150 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 memory.

Specification	Pentium G3470
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	desktop
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA1150
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium G3470 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 53 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium G3470
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	53 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	72 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $130 (MSRP: $150), the Pentium G3470 delivers 19 PassMark points per dollar. It currently holds Rank #877 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #2409 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium G3470
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$150
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$130
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#877
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2409
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2015
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel