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IntelBX8071512100F
▲ 566,996 ▼

4 Cores, 4 Threads @3.2GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date: Q2 2012.

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▲ 927,849 ▼

4 Cores, 8 Threads @3.3GHz, Alder Lake.
Release date: Q1 2022.

Effective Speed 
+49%
Real World Speed
Performance profile from 235,455 user samples
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223,595 User Benchmarks
Best Bench: 71% Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
Worst Bench: 50% Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Poor: 50% Great: 71%
SPEED RANK: 554th / 1468
Gaming
Gaming 63%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 47%
Yacht
11,860 User Benchmarks
Best Bench: 99% Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 4.1 GHz (avg)
Worst Bench: 90% Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 4.1 GHz (avg)
Poor: 90% Great: 99%
SPEED RANK: 135th / 1468
Gaming
Gaming 94%
Nuclear submarine
Desktop
Desktop 100%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 80%
Battleship
Effective Speed
Effective CPU Speed 		63.1 % 94.1 % Much faster effective speed.
+49%
Average Score 
+98%
Memory
Avg. Memory Latency 		79.6 Pts 83.8 Pts Slightly lower memory latency.
+5%
1-Core
Avg. Single Core Speed 		84.3 Pts 172 Pts Hugely faster single-core speed.
+104%
2-Core
Avg. Dual Core Speed 		166 Pts 323 Pts Hugely faster dual-core speed.
+95%
4-Core
Avg. Quad Core Speed 		269 Pts 565 Pts Hugely faster quad-core speed.
+110%
8-Core
Avg. Octa Core Speed 		285 Pts 788 Pts Hugely faster octa-core speed.
+176%
Overclocked Score 
+85%
Memory
OC Memory Latency 		91.1 Pts +0% 91 Pts
1-Core
OC Single Core Speed 		91.7 Pts 178 Pts Hugely faster OC single-core speed.
+94%
2-Core
OC Dual Core Speed 		181 Pts 344 Pts Hugely faster OC dual-core speed.
+90%
4-Core
OC Quad Core Speed 		332 Pts 647 Pts Hugely faster OC quad-core speed.
+95%
8-Core
OC Octa Core Speed 		336 Pts 823 Pts Hugely faster OC octa-core speed.
+145%
Value & Sentiment 
+27%
Market Share
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Market Share
Market Share (trailing 30 days) 		0.34 % 0.36 % Slightly higher market share.
+6%
Value
Value For Money 		92.6 % 135 % Much better value.
+46%
User Rating
UBM User Rating 		56 % 92 % Much more popular.
+64%
Price
Price (score) 		$69 Slightly cheaper.
+8% 		$75
Nice To Haves 
+66%
Age
Newest 		151 Months 34 Months Much more recent.
+77%
TDP
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 		77 Watts 58 Watts More energy efficient.
+25%
Cores
CPU Processing Cores 		4 cores 4 cores
Threads
CPU Processing Threads 		4 threads 8 threads Hugely higher thread count.
+100%
Lithography
Manufacturing process 		22 nm 10 nm Much newer manufacturing.
+55%
Base Clock
Base Clock Speed 		3.2 GHz 3.3 GHz +3%
Turbo Clock
Turbo Clock Speed 		3.6 GHz 4.3 GHz Faster turbo frequency.
+19%
64-Core
OC Multi Core Speed 		340 Pts 828 Pts Hugely faster OC 64-core speed.
+144%
64-Core
Avg. Multi Core Speed 		289 Pts 795 Pts Hugely faster 64-core speed.
+175%
Specifications 
Series
CPU Architecture 		Ivy Bridge Alder Lake
Socket
Motherboard Socket 		FCLGA1155 FCLGA1700
Graphics
Integrated Graphics 		HD 2500 None
Conclusion 
Average Bench 63.1%
Average Bench 94.1%

The Intel Core i5-3470 is a relatively fast quad core desktop processor based on the 3rd generation Ivy Bridge architecture which was launched in Q2 2012. It scores a good effective speed of 87 (max turbo frequency of 3.6 Ghz). Unlike the ‘K’ model processors, the i5-3470 doesn't have an unlocked multiplier, so the max overclocked frequency is not much beyond its stock frequency. The i5-3470 features integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500 which are relatively weak by modern standards, so to enjoy a good 3D gaming experience a GPU upgrade is necessary. Whilst the 3470 is a reasonable CPU, it's only fractionally cheaper than the i5-3570K which scores an effective speed of 98 and has an unlocked multiplier. Overall the 3470 is somewhat dated and there is far better value available in today's market. [Nov '14 CPUPro]

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Gaming is more accessible with the i3-12100F: Intel’s entry level Alder Lake desktop processor. Higher end Alder Lake processors feature a combination of performance and efficiency cores, however, the 12100F contains just four hyper-threaded Golden Cove performance cores. It has a max boost frequency of 4.3 GHz, 12 MB of L3 cache and a 58W TDP. The 12100F is keenly priced at around $130 USD and needs to be paired with a new chipset such as the B660. Only users with discrete GPUs should consider “F” models as they do not have integrated graphics. Whilst a budget PC built around the 12100F represents unbeatable value for money, the 6-core i5-12400F, with 50% stronger multi-core, is a better option for gamers with 3060+ tier GPUs. AMD do not have any CPUs competing in this price segment. Entry level gamers, who cannot find reasonably priced discrete GPUs, could consider the similarly performing Ryzen 5 5600G APU which has integrated RX Vega graphics that are around three times faster than Intel's UHD 730. [Jan '22 CPUPro]

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