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Core i5-3470T

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.9 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 57.8% (548th of 1316)

Based on 3,104 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470T CPU @ 2.90GHz
Poor: 48%Average: 57.8% Great: 65%
Gaming
Gaming 58%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 41%
Speed boat

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i5-3470T averaged 42.1% 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 79.4Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 86Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-3470T is just 16.8%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-3470T performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Mixed Speed 216Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 214Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 3,104 samples)
Rank 54857.8%
Min Avg Max
67.3 Memory 79.4 91.8
56.1 1-Core 86 97.9
98.6 2-Core 144 170
63.6% 103 Pts
Min Avg Max
135 4-Core 212 236
150 8-Core 214 236
29.1% 213 Pts
Min Avg Max
156 64-Core 216 238
14.5% 216 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
63.4% Good
Memory 89.5
1-Core 81.5
2-Core 128
64% 99.8 Pts
4-Core 221
8-Core 204
29% 213 Pts
64-Core 232
16% 232 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
59% Above average
Memory 85.9
1-Core 62
2-Core 143
60% 97 Pts
4-Core 184
8-Core 213
27% 199 Pts
64-Core 143
10% 143 Pts
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470T CPU @ 2.90GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
57.3% Above average
Memory 77.8
1-Core 90.3
2-Core 165
67% 111 Pts
4-Core 216
8-Core 207
29% 212 Pts
64-Core 223
15% 223 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
56.7% Above average
Memory 73.1
1-Core 97.5
2-Core 150
65% 107 Pts
4-Core 235
8-Core 235
32% 235 Pts
64-Core 234
16% 234 Pts
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470T CPU @ 2.90GHz, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
55.2% Above average
Memory 77.1
1-Core 80.8
2-Core 136
61% 97.9 Pts
4-Core 194
8-Core 196
27% 195 Pts
64-Core 185
12% 185 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
54.6% Above average
Memory 70.6
1-Core 92.3
2-Core 153
63% 105 Pts
4-Core 224
8-Core 227
31% 226 Pts
64-Core 230
15% 230 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.75 GHz (avg)
53.4% Above average
Memory 71.2
1-Core 39
2-Core 89.5
43% 66.6 Pts
4-Core 206
8-Core 221
29% 213 Pts
64-Core 228
15% 228 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
52.4% Above average
Memory 76.8
1-Core 93.8
2-Core 118
62% 96.3 Pts
4-Core 164
8-Core 166
22% 165 Pts
64-Core 166
11% 166 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
51.2% Above average
Memory 67.8
1-Core 80.7
2-Core 156
60% 101 Pts
4-Core 204
8-Core 194
27% 199 Pts
64-Core 209
14% 209 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 46,442,765 CPUs tested.

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Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Samsung DP700A3D/DM700A3D/DB701A3D/DP700A7D

CPU
Core i5-3470TIntel  $299Bench 58%, 3,104 samples124x
GPU
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 123,664 samples97x
Radeon HD 7690MAMDBench 5%, 203 samples47x
Radeon HD 7800MAMDBench 9%, 447 samples41x
SSD
MX500 1TBCrucial  $100Bench 107%, 153,878 samples7x
SSDNow KC400 512GBKingston  $299Bench 84%, 2,169 samples6x
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $100Bench 103%, 827,550 samples6x
RAM
M471B5273EB0-CK0 2x4GBSamsungBench 51%, 5,137 samples43x
M471B5173BH0-CK0 2x4GBSamsungBench 46%, 2,191 samples25x
M471B5773EB0-CK0 M471B5273EB0-CK0 6GBSamsungBench 41%, 637 samples23x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 52% - Above average Total price: $399

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-3470T Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ2'12
Processor Numberi5-3470T
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$184.00
Clock Speed2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.6 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP35 W
Thermal Solution Specification2011B

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 TechYes
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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