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IntelBX80637I53470
▲ 52342 ▼

2 Cores, 2 Threads @2.9 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q1 2014.

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▲ 566,812 ▼

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

Effective Speed 
+29%
Real World Speed
Performance profile from 239,259 user samples
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15,664 User Benchmarks
Best Bench: 58% Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Worst Bench: 34% Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Poor: 34% Great: 58%
SPEED RANK: 825th / 1442
Gaming
Gaming 49%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 34%
Sail boat
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: 530th / 1442
Gaming
Gaming 63%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 47%
Yacht
Effective Speed
Effective CPU Speed 		48.9 % 63.1 % Faster effective speed.
+29%
Average Score 
+56%
Memory
Avg. Memory Latency 		75.9 Pts 79.6 Pts +5%
1-Core
Avg. Single Core Speed 		69.1 Pts 84.3 Pts Faster single-core speed.
+22%
2-Core
Avg. Dual Core Speed 		126 Pts 166 Pts Much faster dual-core speed.
+32%
4-Core
Avg. Quad Core Speed 		130 Pts 269 Pts Hugely faster quad-core speed.
+107%
8-Core
Avg. Octa Core Speed 		132 Pts 285 Pts Hugely faster octa-core speed.
+116%
Overclocked Score 
+54%
Memory
OC Memory Latency 		91 Pts 91.1 Pts +0%
1-Core
OC Single Core Speed 		77.4 Pts 91.7 Pts Faster OC single-core speed.
+18%
2-Core
OC Dual Core Speed 		154 Pts 181 Pts Faster OC dual-core speed.
+18%
4-Core
OC Quad Core Speed 		154 Pts 332 Pts Hugely faster OC quad-core speed.
+116%
8-Core
OC Octa Core Speed 		154 Pts 336 Pts Hugely faster OC octa-core speed.
+118%
Value & Sentiment 
+1,022%
Market Share
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Market Share
Market Share (trailing 30 days) 		0.01 % 0.41 % Insanely higher market share.
+4,000%
Value
Value For Money 		66.3 % 96.7 % Much better value.
+46%
User Rating
UBM User Rating 		52 % 56 % Slightly more popular.
+8%
Price
Price (score) 		$92 $59 Much cheaper.
+36%
Nice To Haves 
+75%
Age
Newest 		122+ Months More recent.
+15% 		144 Months
64-Core
OC Multi Core Speed 		154 Pts 340 Pts Hugely faster OC 64-core speed.
+121%
64-Core
Avg. Multi Core Speed 		131 Pts 289 Pts Hugely faster 64-core speed.
+121%
Specifications 
Launch Date
Launch Date 		Q1'13 Q2'12
Cache
Cache 		3 MB SmartCache 6 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set Extensions
Instruction Set Extensions 		SSE4.1/4.2 SSE4.1/4.2, AVX
Recommended Price
Recommended Customer Price 		$64.00 $184.00 - $195.00
Thermal Solution Specification
Thermal Solution Specification 		2011C 2011D
Memory Types
Memory Types 		DDR3 1333 DDR3 1333/1600
Memory Bandwidth
Max Memory Bandwidth 		21 GB/s 25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory Supported
ECC Memory Supported ‡ 		Yes No
Processor Graphics
Processor Graphics ‡ 		Intel® HD Graphics Intel® HD Graphics 2500
Wireless Display
Intel® Wireless Display 		No Yes
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency 		1.05 GHz 1.1 GHz
Quick Sync Video
Intel® Quick Sync Video 		No Yes
InTru 3D Tech
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology 		No Yes
Clear Video HD Tech
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology 		No Yes
Intel Insider
Intel® Insider™ 		No Yes
Turbo Boost Tech
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡ 		No 2.0
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡ 		No Yes
vPro Tech
Intel® vPro™ Technology ‡ 		No Yes
AES New Instructions
Intel® AES New Instructions 		No Yes
Secure Key
Secure Key 		No Yes
Trusted Execution Tech
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology ‡ 		No Yes
Anti-Theft Tech
Anti-Theft Technology 		No Yes
PCI Express Revision
PCI Express Revision 		2.0 3.0

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Conclusion 
Average Bench 48.9%
Average Bench 63.1%
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Terrible CPU by 2020 standards, and mediocre CPU by 2014 standards. This was the CPU in my all-in-one PC that I've bought in 2014 and I've never really had a decent experience with it.  [Oct '20 NorthStar]

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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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