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Avg. price: ~£9
PassMark benchmark result: 4325
N. of physical cores: 4
CPU boost clock speed: 3.6 GHz

Intel Core i5 3475S review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

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2.3
Gaming
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30.0%
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PassMark single-core benchmark score
25.0%
1.5
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
1.6
Video editing
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45.0%
1.5
Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
20.0%
1.8
N. of physical cores
20.0%
1.6
CPU threads
15.0%
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The Intel Core i5-3475S is a third-generation Ivy Bridge desktop processor featuring 4 cores and 4 threads, operating at a 2.90 GHz base frequency with a maximum turbo boost of 3.60 GHz. Built on a 22 nm lithography with a 65W TDP, it includes 6 MB of Intel Smart Cache, supports up to 32 GB of dual-channel DDR3-1333/1600 memory, and utilizes the LGA1155 socket. Its main advantages include the integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 (which is superior to the base HD 2500 in similar models), lower power consumption compared to standard 77W/95W parts, and support for PCI-Express 3.0. However, significant cons include a locked multiplier that restricts overclocking potential, the absence of Hyper-Threading, and its status as a discontinued legacy product that may bottleneck modern high-end graphics cards.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 3475S

Overall score

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

Platform

7.4

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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

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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

3.2

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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

6.8

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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

7.3

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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

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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 3475S vs the average processor

Why is Intel Core i5 3475S better than the average processor?

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Includes stock cooler
Intel Core i5 3475S 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 3475S includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
30.9 °C lower CPU temperature
Intel Core i5 3475S has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (69.1 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <100 °C
Intel Core i5 3475S has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (69.1 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.69.1 °C vs 100 °C
Supports memory overclocking
Intel Core i5 3475S supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Core i5 3475S supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
27.78x cheaper
Intel Core i5 3475S is cheaper than the average processor (£9 vs £250).
Intel Core i5 3475S is cheaper than the average processor (£9 vs £250).£9 vs £250
85.7% higher GPU clock speed
Intel Core i5 3475S 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 3475S 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
Supports memory overclocking
Intel Core i5 3475S supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
85.7% higher GPU clock speed
Intel Core i5 3475S 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 3475S includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
30.9 °C lower CPU temperature
Intel Core i5 3475S has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (69.1 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.

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Why is Intel Core i5 3475S worse than the average processor?

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8 year/s older release date
Intel Core i5 3475S has an older release date than the average processor (2,012 vs 2,020).
June 2012
Narrower instruction support
Intel Core i5 3475S supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, F16C, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
No crypto acceleration
Intel Core i5 3475S does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
58.9% lower single-core score
Intel Core i5 3475S has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (604 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
25.5% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i5 3475S has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,849 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
16.3% lower boost clock
Intel Core i5 3475S 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.
64.2% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i5 3475S has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,718 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
2 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i5 3475S has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
58.9% lower PassMark score
Intel Core i5 3475S has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,325 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
No multithreading support
Intel Core i5 3475S does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
29.3% slower Blender rendering
Intel Core i5 3475S has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (234.5 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
4 fewer CPU threads
Intel Core i5 3475S 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 3475S 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 3475S 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 3475S 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 3475S 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 3475S 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 3475S 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 3475S uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Ivy Bridge vs Kaby Lake).
12.5% less L3 per core
Intel Core i5 3475S 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 3475S 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 3475S 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 3475S 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 3475S uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
Older DDR support
Intel Core i5 3475S supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
44.1% lower memory bandwidth
Intel Core i5 3475S 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 3475S 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 3475S has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
Inferior integrated GPU
Intel Core i5 3475S uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 4,000 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
44.4% higher base power
Intel Core i5 3475S has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
No configurable TDP
Intel Core i5 3475S does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
44.4% higher TDP
Intel Core i5 3475S has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
58.9% lower single-core score
Intel Core i5 3475S has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (604 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 3475S has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (604 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.604 vs 1,471
25.5% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i5 3475S has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,849 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 3475S has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,849 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,849 vs 2,483
16.3% lower boost clock
Intel Core i5 3475S 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 3475S 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 3475S 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 3475S 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
64.2% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i5 3475S has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,718 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 3475S has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,718 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,718 vs 4,793
2 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i5 3475S 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 3475S has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
58.9% lower PassMark score
Intel Core i5 3475S has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,325 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >19000
Intel Core i5 3475S has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,325 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.4,325 vs 10,532.5
No multithreading support
Intel Core i5 3475S 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 3475S does not support multithreading, the average processor does.

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What customers like about Intel Core i5 3475S?

Integrated HD Graphics 4000 is significantly faster than the standard HD 2500 found in similar models like the i5-3470
Low power consumption with a 65W TDP making it suitable for compact or energy-efficient builds
Reliable performance for daily tasks, web browsing, and playing 4K videos
Supports PCIe 3.0 which was an improvement over previous generations
Remains a very affordable second-hand option for budget-conscious users

What customers dislike about Intel Core i5 3475S?

Outdated Ivy Bridge architecture (released circa 2012) that struggles with modern AAA gaming and heavy content creation
Lacks hyper-threading, limiting it to 4 threads which can bottleneck multitasking and modern applications
Locked multiplier prevents significant overclocking
Mostly only available as a used/refurbished component on a dead motherboard platform (LGA 1155)
Lower base clock speed (2.9 GHz) compared to standard non-S series i5 processors

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