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Core i5-3470T

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

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Average Bench: 35.8% (444th of 1182)

Based on 1,290 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470T CPU @ 2.90GHz
Poor: 26%Average: 35.8% Great: 39%
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard

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Poor average bench

The Intel Core i5-3470T averaged 64.2% 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. Single Core Mixed Speed 85.5Pts
Avg. Dual Core Mixed Speed 144Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-3470T is just 13.8%. 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 220Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 216Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 1,290 samples)
Rank 44435.8%
Min Avg Max
56 1-Core 85.5 97.9
99.2 2-Core 144 173
55.5% 115 Pts
Min Avg Max
148 4-Core 214 236
154 8-Core 216 236
29.4% 215 Pts
Min Avg Max
172 64-Core 220 238
14.7% 220 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Extreme
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)
39.5% Below average
1-Core 98.6
2-Core 164
64% 131 Pts
4-Core 235
8-Core 235
32% 235 Pts
64-Core 234
16% 234 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
39% Below average
1-Core 97.3
2-Core 164
63% 131 Pts
4-Core 230
8-Core 237
32% 233 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)
38.6% Below average
1-Core 97.1
2-Core 156
62% 127 Pts
4-Core 230
8-Core 230
31% 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)
38.5% Below average
1-Core 92.5
2-Core 151
59% 122 Pts
4-Core 230
8-Core 235
32% 232 Pts
64-Core 204
14% 204 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
38.5% Below average
1-Core 92.6
2-Core 161
61% 127 Pts
4-Core 230
8-Core 227
31% 229 Pts
64-Core 229
15% 229 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
38.4% Below average
1-Core 80
2-Core 128
51% 104 Pts
4-Core 238
8-Core 232
32% 235 Pts
64-Core 234
16% 234 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz
38.3% Below average
1-Core 85.6
2-Core 175
61% 130 Pts
4-Core 228
8-Core 232
31% 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)
37.5% Below average
1-Core 88.5
2-Core 160
60% 124 Pts
4-Core 229
8-Core 212
30% 220 Pts
64-Core 231
16% 231 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
31.5% Below average
1-Core 92.6
2-Core 121
54% 107 Pts
4-Core 194
8-Core 162
25% 178 Pts
64-Core 207
14% 207 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 19,437,268 CPUs tested.

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Gaming
Gaming 12%
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Desktop
Desktop 50%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 24%
Surfboard

System: Samsung DP700A3D/DM700A3D/DB701A3D/DP700A7D

CPU
Core i5-3470TIntel  $299Bench 36%, 1,290 samples173x
GPU
HD 2500 (Desktop 1.05 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 66,606 samples114x
Radeon HD 7690MAMDBench 6%, 124 samples84x
Radeon HD 7800MAMDBench 12%, 265 samples56x
SSD
850 Evo 500GBSamsung  $103Bench 113%, 390,898 samples10x
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $86Bench 107%, 469,025 samples9x
860 Evo 500GBSamsung  $75Bench 108%, 159,031 samples4x
RAM
M471B5273EB0-CK0 2x4GBSamsungBench 52%, 2,955 samples47x
M471B5173BH0-CK0 2x4GBSamsungBench 47%, 1,210 samples37x
M471B5773EB0-CK0 M471B5273EB0-CK0 6GBSamsungBench 40%, 409 samples33x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 32% - Below average Total price: $402

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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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