Pentium Dual T2370 vs i5-3470T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3470T
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.89
+552%
Pentium Dual Core T2370
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.29

Core i5-3470T outperforms Pentium Dual Core T2370 by a whopping 552% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3470T and Pentium Dual Core T2370 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19823130
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.21no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Pentium Dual Core
Power efficiency5.110.78
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Merom (2006−2008)
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)1 January 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$210no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3470T and Pentium Dual Core T2370 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.9 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz1.73 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s533 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography22 nm65 nm
Die size93.6 mm2143 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data291 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3470T and Pentium Dual Core T2370 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1155PPGA478
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3470T and Pentium Dual Core T2370. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-3470T and Pentium Dual Core T2370 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3470T and Pentium Dual Core T2370 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3470T and Pentium Dual Core T2370. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3470T and Pentium Dual Core T2370 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3470T and Pentium Dual Core T2370.

PCIe version3.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-3470T 1.89
+552%
Pentium Dual T2370 0.29

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-3470T 3003
+560%
Pentium Dual T2370 455

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.89 0.29
Recency 1 June 2012 1 January 2008
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 65 nm

i5-3470T has a 551.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more threads, and a 195.5% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-3470T is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium Dual Core T2370 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-3470T is a desktop processor while Pentium Dual Core T2370 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3470T and Pentium Dual Core T2370, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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