Average Bench: 69.5% (408th of 1442)

Based on 44 user benchmarks.  Device: 4920555043070506 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470S CPU @ 2.90GHz
Poor: 58%Average: 69.5% Great: 75%
Gaming
Gaming 70%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 73%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 52%
Yacht

Above average average bench

The Intel Core i5-3470S averaged 30.4% 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 83Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 90.5Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-3470S is just 17.1%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-3470S performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 339Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 329Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 44 samples)
Min Avg Max
51.2 Memory 83 91.1
59.5 1-Core 90.5 100
110 2-Core 176 192
68.1% 116 Pts
Min Avg Max
207 4-Core 325 356
153 8-Core 329 356
43.7% 327 Pts
Min Avg Max
296 64-Core 339 357
21% 339 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz
Memory 90.6
1-Core 92.8
2-Core 180
72% 121 Pts
4-Core 352
8-Core 352
47% 352 Pts
64-Core 351
22% 351 Pts
, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Memory 87.9
1-Core 91.7
2-Core 172
70% 117 Pts
4-Core 327
8-Core 343
44% 335 Pts
64-Core 352
22% 352 Pts
, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz
Memory 83.5
1-Core 61.9
2-Core 174
62% 106 Pts
4-Core 339
8-Core 341
46% 340 Pts
64-Core 338
21% 338 Pts
, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz
Memory 84.4
1-Core 88.3
2-Core 175
68% 116 Pts
4-Core 327
8-Core 312
43% 319 Pts
64-Core 326
20% 326 Pts
, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.25 GHz (avg)
Memory 83.4
1-Core 95.6
2-Core 182
70% 120 Pts
4-Core 324
8-Core 335
44% 330 Pts
64-Core 338
21% 338 Pts
, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz
Memory 77.2
1-Core 93.6
2-Core 184
68% 118 Pts
4-Core 352
8-Core 351
47% 351 Pts
64-Core 344
21% 344 Pts
, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz
Memory 79.3
1-Core 91.8
2-Core 184
68% 118 Pts
4-Core 336
8-Core 334
45% 335 Pts
64-Core 332
20% 332 Pts
, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Memory 85.8
1-Core 91.3
2-Core 178
70% 118 Pts
4-Core 322
8-Core 153
36% 238 Pts
64-Core 320
20% 320 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,807,062 CPUs tested

Typical Core i5-3470S Builds (Compare 483 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 25%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 76%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 20%
Surfboard

System: HP Elite 7500 Series MT

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 87% - Excellent Total price: $87

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-3470S Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ2'12
Processor Numberi5-3470S
# 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 Speed2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.6 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP65 W
Thermal Solution Specification2011C

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

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