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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: 59.5% (478th of 1264)

Based on 2,206 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470T CPU @ 2.90GHz
Poor: 48%Average: 59.5% Great: 66%
Gaming
Gaming 59%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 42%
Speed boat

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i5-3470T averaged 40.5% 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 82.9Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 85.7Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-3470T is just 17.1%. 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 215Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 214Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 2,206 samples)
Rank 47859.5%
Min Avg Max
67.8 Memory 82.9 92.2
54.2 1-Core 85.7 98
94.3 2-Core 144 170
64.7% 104 Pts
Min Avg Max
129 4-Core 211 235
149 8-Core 214 236
29% 212 Pts
Min Avg Max
145 64-Core 215 238
14.4% 215 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)
62.9% Good
Memory 86.4
1-Core 94.6
2-Core 159
70% 113 Pts
4-Core 230
8-Core 229
32% 230 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)
60.6% Good
Memory 81
1-Core 98.7
2-Core 155
68% 112 Pts
4-Core 234
8-Core 236
32% 235 Pts
64-Core 237
16% 237 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
59.9% Above average
Memory 84.2
1-Core 73.2
2-Core 124
60% 93.7 Pts
4-Core 204
8-Core 228
29% 216 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)
57.7% Above average
Memory 75.8
1-Core 90.5
2-Core 144
63% 103 Pts
4-Core 234
8-Core 219
31% 226 Pts
64-Core 220
15% 220 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
57.6% Above average
Memory 80
1-Core 81.5
2-Core 128
61% 96.5 Pts
4-Core 205
8-Core 206
28% 206 Pts
64-Core 198
13% 198 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
56.9% Above average
Memory 74.2
1-Core 96.2
2-Core 170
67% 113 Pts
4-Core 230
8-Core 234
32% 232 Pts
64-Core 236
16% 236 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.85 GHz (avg)
46.9% Average
Memory 71.3
1-Core 56.9
2-Core 103
49% 76.9 Pts
4-Core 134
8-Core 133
18% 133 Pts
64-Core 188
13% 188 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
39.1% Below average
Memory 52.1
1-Core 71.3
2-Core 103
46% 75.5 Pts
4-Core 150
8-Core 167
21% 158 Pts
64-Core 178
12% 178 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 33,546,120 CPUs tested.

 Prices

AmazonUS $2992 years
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Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Samsung DP700A3D/DM700A3D/DB701A3D/DP700A7D

CPU
Core i5-3470TIntel  $299Bench 59%, 2,206 samples64x
GPU
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 105,650 samples49x
Radeon HD 7800MAMDBench 9%, 369 samples24x
Radeon HD 7690MAMDBench 4%, 175 samples19x
SSD
SSDNow KC400 512GBKingston  $330Bench 87%, 1,773 samples5x
PLUS 480GBSandiskBench 48%, 27,327 samples4x
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $100Bench 103%, 640,525 samples2x
RAM
M471B5273EB0-CK0 2x4GBSamsungBench 51%, 4,081 samples23x
M471B5773EB0-CK0 M471B5273EB0-CK0 6GBSamsungBench 41%, 534 samples13x
M471B5173BH0-CK0 2x4GBSamsungBench 46%, 1,759 samples9x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 32% - Below average Total price: $629

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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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