i5-2390T vs Pentium G3470

Aggregate performance score

Pentium G3470
2015
2 cores / 2 threads, 53 Watt
1.53
Core i5-2390T
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.57
+2.6%

Core i5-2390T outperforms Pentium G3470 by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium G3470 and Core i5-2390T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21272104
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data6.32
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.734.25
Architecture codenameno dataSandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date1 January 2015 (9 years ago)20 February 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$100

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Pentium G3470 and Core i5-2390T 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)
Threads24
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speedno data3.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data131 mm2
Maximum core temperature72 °C65 °C
Number of transistorsno data504 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Pentium G3470 and Core i5-2390T 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1150FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)53 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium G3470 and Core i5-2390T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Pentium G3470 and Core i5-2390T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium G3470 and Core i5-2390T are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium G3470 and Core i5-2390T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics for 4th Generation Intel ProcessorsIntel HD Graphics 2000
Max video memory1.7 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium G3470 and Core i5-2390T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Pentium G3470 and Core i5-2390T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.41920x1080@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP2560x1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort2560x1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Pentium G3470 and Core i5-2390T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.1/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium G3470 and Core i5-2390T.

PCIe versionUp to 3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

Pentium G3470 1.53
i5-2390T 1.57
+2.6%

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.

Pentium G3470 2428
i5-2390T 2493
+2.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.53 1.57
Integrated graphics card 0.77 0.55
Recency 1 January 2015 20 February 2011
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 53 Watt 35 Watt

Pentium G3470 has 40% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 3 years, and a 45.5% more advanced lithography process.

i5-2390T, on the other hand, has a 2.6% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, and 51.4% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Pentium G3470 and Core i5-2390T.


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