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Intel BX80637I53470

Core i5-3470

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

Average Bench: 63.1% (508th of 1420)

more Based on 223,595 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306A9, 1F8BFBFF000306A9, , 0FABFBFF000306A9, 00004E414C206472, 0000000000000000, 4920555043070506, 0F8BFBFF000306A9, 4920555043080306, 1FABFBFF000306A9, 0FEBFBFF000306A9 Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470 CPU @ 3.20GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470 CPU @ 3.20GHz

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]

Poor: 50%Average: 63.1% Great: 71%
Gaming
Gaming 63%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 47%
Yacht

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Above average average bench

The Intel Core i5-3470 averaged 36.8% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 79.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 84.3Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-3470 is 20.9%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-3470 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 289Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 285Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 223,595 samples)
Rank 50863.1%
Min Avg Max
66.1 Memory 79.6 91.1
62 1-Core 84.3 91.7
108 2-Core 166 181
64.4% 110 Pts
Min Avg Max
181 4-Core 269 332
203 8-Core 285 336
36.7% 277 Pts
Min Avg Max
200 64-Core 289 340
17.9% 289 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
75.7% Very good
Memory 90.8
1-Core 95.5
2-Core 194
74% 127 Pts
4-Core 347
8-Core 370
48% 358 Pts
64-Core 372
23% 372 Pts
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470 CPU @ 3.20GHz, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
64.4% Good
Memory 79.3
1-Core 89.8
2-Core 178
67% 116 Pts
4-Core 284
8-Core 301
39% 292 Pts
64-Core 306
19% 306 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
54% Above average
Memory 66.1
1-Core 72.1
2-Core 148
55% 95.3 Pts
4-Core 235
8-Core 285
34% 260 Pts
64-Core 303
19% 303 Pts
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MSRP ≈ $190 @ launch in Apr '12
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Gaming
Gaming 8%
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Desktop
Desktop 60%
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Workstation
Workstation 7%
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Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 7010

CPU
Core i5-3470Intel  $149Bench 63%, 223,595 samples3,440x
GPU
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 146,665 samples1,948x
GT 1030NvidiaBench 14%, 185,384 samples838x
GTX 1050-TiNvidia  $100Bench 29%, 946,701 samples801x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $22Bench 66%, 424,288 samples395x
A400 480GBKingston  $27Bench 74%, 237,487 samples162x
860 Evo 500GBSamsung  $50Bench 105%, 762,998 samples160x
RAM
2x8GBUnknownBench 64%, 236,291 samples189x
HMT351U6CFR8C-PB 4x4GBHynixBench 58%, 7,298 samples137x
HMT351U6CFR8C-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 53%, 17,809 samples135x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 69% - Good Total price: $171

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-3470 Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ2'12
Processor Numberi5-3470
# of Cores4
# of Threads4
Cache6 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$184.00 - $195.00
Clock Speed3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.6 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP77 W
Thermal Solution Specification2011D

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 2500
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express Configurationsup to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1155

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

CPUPro
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2,057

Official site ark.intel.com/...

3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processor...

Added 8 years ago.
USA-User
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9,522

Disliked (edit your comment) Add link

18 days ago.

TUR-User
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5,418

Good

5 days ago.

Not bad with a GeForce Gtx 970

CAN-User
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4,818

Good

1 month ago.

I useing it and my pc is prety good

RUS-User
Avatar level
4,652

Good

14 months ago.

ПОЛЬЗУюСЬ И МНЕ НРАВИТСЯ!

IND-User
Avatar level
4,552

Good

14 hrs ago.

best for normal work and with gpu it can run the minimum latest game in a low buget

AUS-User
Avatar level
3,838

Good

16 months ago.

Really old and slow, could barely support a GT 710, just bottlenecked the entire time even when playing a game with fairly terrible graphics.

ESP-User
Avatar level
3,635

Excellent

2 years ago.

Fiable, alto rendimiento,suficiente para juegos extremos

VNM-User
Avatar level
3,583

Disliked

5 months ago.

JPN-User
Avatar level
3,352

Poor

22 months ago.

quite expensive compared to its price, get the newer i3 10100 instead for a couple of more money, much better value

BGR-User
Avatar level
2,808

Good

6 months ago.

you can get it wayyy cheaper than the i5 4460 and it will deliver about the same performance

PRT-User
Avatar level
2,558

Poor

16 months ago.

I bought a dell optiplex 3010 with this cpu for 60 in ebay, with a gtx 1050 its a very good budget pc

FIN-User
Avatar level
2,442

Excellent

20 months ago.

This CPU from 2012 is competitive with CPU models from 2022. Huge value, working fast and reliably.

NZL-User
Avatar level
2,062

Poor

4 months ago.

Great value used processor, punches above it's weight

CPUPro
Avatar level
2,057

Above average

8 years ago.

LVA-User
Avatar level
1,658

Good

7 months ago.

its best cpu for for his price

BIH-User
Avatar level
1,646

Excellent

9 months ago.

Its good cheap procesor cna run a lot game but if can buy better and i love this 4 is feer vote

LBY-User
Avatar level
488

Excellent

5 months ago.

I do not why i5 3470 better than i5 4460 tell me if you know

MrManiac3
Avatar level
40

Average

4 years ago.

This CPU, being in a high school student-use tower computer, seems to perform very well for regular browser usage and Flash. I would not use it for any of my computer related hobbies as far as I know.

Promaxinjer
Avatar level
20

Excellent

5 years ago.

I have this processor and really good performance

Olestas
Avatar level
16

Good

2 years ago.

still good, but 4771 better :]

dharmakarma
Avatar level
14

Excellent

3 years ago.

*One of the CPU Gods* This is most powerful, popular, sufficient, efficient, loved, economic (used market) quad-core CPU. Can handle mid-level workstation tasks as well as 99% of all home computing with such grace and ease that it has become one of the CPU-gods.

Korisnik905
Avatar level
6

Excellent

4 years ago.

Still amazing CPU

neminemm
Avatar level
2

Excellent

4 years ago.

i have it for 5 years and is still fast as f**k !!!

proximacentauri
Avatar level
2

Good

4 years ago.

the most adequate price/performance coefficient in this class if we don't count 3570K

PowerBrot
Avatar level
2

Good

4 years ago.

Für heutige Spiele ist er nicht mehr der Beste aber durchaus ein guter und Flotter CPU.

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