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Avg. price: ~£20
PassMark benchmark result: 4662
N. of physical cores: 4
CPU boost clock speed: 3.6 GHz

Intel Core i5 3470 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.1

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9.1

Exceptional

2.4
Gaming
Score components:
30.0%
2.8
PassMark single-core benchmark score
25.0%
1.6
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
20.0%
3.4
CPU boost clock speed
17.0%
1.8
L3 cache
8.0%
1.8
N. of physical cores
1.7
Video editing
Score components:
45.0%
1.6
Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
20.0%
1.8
N. of physical cores
20.0%
1.6
CPU threads
15.0%
1.8
L3 cache

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The Intel Core i5-3470 is a 3rd generation quad-core desktop processor built on the 22nm Ivy Bridge architecture, featuring a 3.2 GHz base clock and a max turbo frequency of 3.6 GHz. It is equipped with 6 MB of Intel Smart Cache, a 77W TDP, and supports DDR3-1333/1600 memory via the LGA 1155 socket. Main pros include its solid quad-core performance for mainstream productivity and its power-efficient 22nm design which maintains stable temperatures. However, its main cons are the lack of Hyper-Threading (4 cores/4 threads only), the relatively weak integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500, and its status as an aging, discontinued platform with limited modern security features.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 3470

Overall score

4.1

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.

Platform

7.3

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel

Processor type

What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.

When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

CPU socket

What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.

When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

Chipset

What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.

When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

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CPU architecture

What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.

When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

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Performance

2.6

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N. of physical cores

What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.

When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

CPU threads

What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.

When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

Threads per core

What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.

When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

CPU boost clock speed

What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.

When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

CPU base clock speed

What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Cache & Architecture

4.0

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Semiconductor size

What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.

When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

Foundry

What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.

When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

L3 cache

What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.

When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

L2 cache

What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.

When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

L1 cache

What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.

When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

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Memory & PCIe

4.3

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DDR memory version

What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.

When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

Maximum memory speed

What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

Max memory speed (JEDEC)

What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.

When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)

What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.

When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity

What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

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Integrated Graphics

6.3

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Integrated graphics

What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.

When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

Integrated GPU model

What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.

When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Integrated GPU execution units

What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.

When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

Integrated GPU base frequency

What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.

When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

Integrated media encoders/decoders

What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.

When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

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Power & Thermal

6.2

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TDP (Thermal design power)

What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.

When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

Base power (PL1)

What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.

When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

Boost power (PL2)

What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.

When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)

What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.

When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

Configurable TDP

What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.

When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

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Intel Core i5 3470 vs the average processor

Why is Intel Core i5 3470 better than the average processor?

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Includes stock cooler
Intel Core i5 3470 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Core i5 3470 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
5 °C higher TJ Max
Intel Core i5 3470 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=100 °C
Intel Core i5 3470 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.105 °C vs 100 °C
10x more popular
Intel Core i5 3470 is more popular than the average processor (10.00 vs 1,000).
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Intel Core i5 3470 is more popular than the average processor (10.00 vs 1,000).10 vs 1
12.5x cheaper
Intel Core i5 3470 is cheaper than the average processor (£20 vs £250).
Intel Core i5 3470 is cheaper than the average processor (£20 vs £250).£20 vs £250
13.7% higher user score
Intel Core i5 3470 has a higher user score than the average processor (9.10 vs 8,000).
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Intel Core i5 3470 has a higher user score than the average processor (9.10 vs 8,000).9.1 vs 8
85.7% higher GPU clock speed
Intel Core i5 3470 has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (650 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=350 MHz
Intel Core i5 3470 has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (650 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.650 MHz vs 350 MHz
85.7% higher GPU clock speed
Intel Core i5 3470 has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (650 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
Includes stock cooler
Intel Core i5 3470 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
5 °C higher TJ Max
Intel Core i5 3470 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.

Integrated Graphics

Power & Thermal

Why is Intel Core i5 3470 worse than the average processor?

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Narrower instruction support
Intel Core i5 3470 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
8 year/s older release date
Intel Core i5 3470 has an older release date than the average processor (2012 vs 2020).
June 2,012
No crypto acceleration
Intel Core i5 3470 does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
57.8% lower single-core score
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (621 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
63.7% weaker multi-core performance
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,010 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
16.3% lower boost clock
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
22.2% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,932 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
2 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i5 3470 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
60.2% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,907 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
No multithreading support
Intel Core i5 3470 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
55.7% lower PassMark score
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,662 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
4 fewer CPU threads
Intel Core i5 3470 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
37.5% lower bus transfer rate
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
1 fewer threads per core
Intel Core i5 3470 has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
37.5% lower bus speed
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
83.3% larger process node
Intel Core i5 3470 has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
60% smaller L2 cache
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
50% less L2 per core
Intel Core i5 3470 has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
Less advanced microarchitecture
Intel Core i5 3470 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Ivy Bridge vs Kaby Lake).
12.5% less L3 per core
Intel Core i5 3470 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
33.3% smaller L1 cache
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (256 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
71.7% fewer transistors
Intel Core i5 3470 has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.4 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
25% smaller L3 cache
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (6 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
Less advanced foundry
Intel Core i5 3470 uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
Older DDR support
Intel Core i5 3470 supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
44.1% lower memory bandwidth
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
45.4% lower memory speed
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
50% less memory capacity
Intel Core i5 3470 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
75% less memory per DIMM
Intel Core i5 3470 has fewer memory per DIMM than the average processor (8 GB vs 32 GB). The average processor supports 32 GB of memory per DIMM.
75% fewer GPU execution units
Intel Core i5 3470 has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (6 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
Inferior integrated GPU
Intel Core i5 3470 uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 2,500 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
71.1% higher base power
Intel Core i5 3470 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (77 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
No configurable TDP
Intel Core i5 3470 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
71.1% higher TDP
Intel Core i5 3470 has a higher TDP than the average processor (77 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
5 °C higher CPU temperature
Intel Core i5 3470 has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
27 seconds shorter turbo duration
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower turbo duration limit than the average processor (1 seconds vs 28 seconds). The average processor maintains turbo for 28 seconds.
57.8% lower single-core score
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (621 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >2000
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (621 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.621 vs 1,471
63.7% weaker multi-core performance
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,010 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >4700
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,010 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.1,010 vs 2,783
16.3% lower boost clock
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >4.7 GHz
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
83.3% larger process node
Intel Core i5 3470 has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <10 nm
Intel Core i5 3470 has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.22 nm vs 12 nm
22.2% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,932 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >3200
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,932 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,932 vs 2,483
2 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i5 3470 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 8+
Intel Core i5 3470 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
60.2% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,907 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >8500
Intel Core i5 3470 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,907 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,907 vs 4,793
No multithreading support
Intel Core i5 3470 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.
Importance: HIGH
Intel Core i5 3470 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.

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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Intel Core i5 3470?

Strong value for money, especially in the used market for basic office or budget builds
Solid quad-core performance for general productivity, web browsing, and 4K video playback
Capable of handling many e-sports titles (e.g., Roblox, Rocket League) at 60+ FPS when paired with a dedicated GPU
Improved energy efficiency (77W TDP) compared to previous Sandy Bridge generations
Backward compatibility with older Sandy Bridge (LGA 1155) motherboards
Excellent 'out of the box' support and smooth performance for modern Linux distributions

What customers dislike about Intel Core i5 3470?

No Hyper-Threading support, which limits performance in modern multi-threaded applications and heavy multitasking
Integrated HD 2500 graphics are weak and unsuitable for any serious gaming without a discrete card
Not officially supported by Windows 11, limiting its long-term viability as Windows 10 approaches end-of-life
Multiplier is not fully unlocked, significantly limiting overclocking potential compared to 'K' series models
Frequently acts as a bottleneck for modern mid-range graphics cards (e.g., GTX 1060 and above)
Higher operating temperatures compared to older generations due to the use of thermal paste under the heat spreader instead of solder

Expert reviews

pcper.com

26/06/2012

Intel Core i5-3470 Ivy Bridge Processor and HD 2500 Graphics Review

The PC Perspective review finds the Intel Core i5-3470 to be a highly power-efficient, mid-range Ivy Bridge CPU that provides modern features like PCIe 3.0 and USB 3.0, boasting low power draw (100.1W full system load) compared to high-end alternatives. While offering strong multi-threaded performance, the chip is restricted by a locked multiplier, limiting overclocking...Read more

hardwarezone.com.sg

31/05/2012

Intel Core i5-3470 Performance Analysis - HardwareZone

The Intel Core i5-3470 is a 22nm Ivy Bridge mainstream quad-core processor (3.2GHz to 3.6GHz) offering modest performance gains over Sandy Bridge predecessors, featuring 6MB L3 cache and efficient 77W TDP. Synthetic benchmarks show it is faster and more power-efficient, particularly in productivity, with the integrated HD 2500 GPU handling daily tasks effectively. However, the lack...Read more

cpubenchmark.net

30/03/2026

Intel Core i5-3470 @ 3.20GHz - CPU Benchmarks Would you like to see a performance comparison between this model and its modern equivalents, or are you...

Released in Q2 2012, the Intel Core i5-3470 is a 4-core, 4-thread Ivy Bridge desktop processor operating at 3.20 GHz with 22nm architecture. It serves as a budget, legacy option for basic computing with 6MB cache and 77W TDP. The CPU remains effective for everyday office tasks, web browsing, and light media consumption, providing reliable performance in refurbished systems. A...Read more

servethehome.com

15/10/2012

Intel Core i5-3470 77w Quad Core CPU Benchmarks and Review Would you like to see gaming benchmarks for this processor in modern titles or comparisons...

The ServeTheHome review of the 77W Intel Core i5-3470 (Ivy Bridge) highlights it as a cost-effective 3.2GHz quad-core processor ideal for workstations, offering a worthwhile 100MHz speed advantage over the i5-3450. Performance benchmarks show strong multi-threaded results in 7-Zip and Cinebench R11.5, paired with high energy efficiency. While praised for its value and performance,...Read more

phoronix.com

07/09/2012

Intel Core i5 3470 Review - Phoronix

The Intel Core i5-3470 is a mid-range, 3.2GHz Ivy Bridge quad-core processor providing a stable Linux experience with 6MB L3 cache and a 77W TDP. It delivers competitive performance, surpassing the Sandy Bridge i5-2400S and holding its own against the i5-2500K in multi-threaded scenarios. Key advantages include excellent open-source Linux driver support and solid...Read more

techradar.com

22/07/2012

Intel Core i5 3470 review - TechRadar

The TechRadar review of the Intel Core i5-3470 highlights the processor as a highly efficient, cost-effective, mainstream quad-core option that performs nearly identical to higher-end models at stock speeds. Key pros include a strong 3.6GHz-3.8GHz Turbo Boost, excellent value, and minor performance differences in media encoding compared to more expensive Ivy Bridge chips. A notable...Read more

cnet.com

25/06/2012

Intel Core i5 3470 review - CNET

The CNET review of the Intel Core i5-3470 identifies it as a capable 3.2GHz Ivy Bridge quad-core processor designed for mainstream users, offering efficient performance without Hyper-Threading. The processor is praised for its strong price-to-performance ratio and power-efficient 22nm architecture, though it is limited by weak HD 2500 integrated graphics. Ultimately, the review...Read more

hothardware.com

31/05/2012

Intel Core i5-3470 Ivy Bridge Quad-Core CPU Review | HotHardware

The HotHardware review of the Intel Core i5-3470 highlights a 22nm Ivy Bridge quad-core processor that offers a balanced, high-efficiency, and budget-friendly alternative to premium models, with a base clock of 3.2GHz and 77W TDP. Key strengths identified include strong single-threaded performance and rapid video encoding via Quick Sync, making it a compelling option for mainstream...Read more

profesionalreview.com

30/01/2018

AMD FX 6300 vs Intel Core i5 3470 with GeForce GTX 1060

According to Profesional Review, the Intel Core i5-3470 significantly outperforms the AMD FX-6300 in gaming when paired with a GTX 1060, delivering higher frame rates due to superior single-thread performance. While the AMD FX-6300 features six cores and offers easy overclocking (Pros), its Piledriver architecture acts as a severe bottleneck, with lower IPC limiting its,...Read more

formobiles.info

30/08/2012

Intel i5-3470 Full Review

The Intel Core i5-3470 is a 3rd-generation "Ivy Bridge" desktop processor, featuring four cores and a 3.2 GHz base clock (3.6 GHz boost) designed for efficient mainstream performance at a 77W TDP. It offers competent day-to-day computing,, though it lacks Hyper-Threading, limiting its capability in heavy, multi-threaded tasks compared to modern alternatives. Key constraints include...Read more

tomshw.it

23/10/2012

Test setup and settings

The AMD FX-8350, utilizing Vishera architecture and Piledriver cores, offers a 10–15% performance increase over its predecessor with a 4.0 GHz base clock. Pros include exceptional value for multi-threaded tasks, competitive performance against Intel’s Core i5-3570K, and strong overclocking potential, making it a budget-friendly choice for workstations. However, cons include high...Read more

tweakers.net

22/12/2012

Intel Core i5 3470 - Reviews - Tweakers

The Intel Core i5-3470 is a reliable Ivy Bridge-era quad-core processor frequently praised for its strong price-to-performance ratio in daily computing tasks. Pros include its 3.2GHz to 3.6GHz turbo performance, improved 77W power efficiency, and straightforward installation with included stock cooling, making it a viable upgrade for older Socket 1155 systems. Conversely, cons...Read more

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09/08/2012

Intel Core i5 3470 review: budget-friendly Ivy Bridge

The Intel Core i5-3470 is a "friendly-priced" 22nm Ivy Bridge processor with a 3.2 GHz base/3.6 GHz Turbo speed, offering strong, cost-effective quad-core performance for its 2012 launch. It delivers roughly one-third more performance than the i3-3220, boasting impressive power efficiency with a 77W TDP and native USB 3.0/PCIe 3.0 support. Key advantages include solid multi-threaded...Read more

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