Intel Core i5-3470 vs Intel Core i7-3770K
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-3470 and Intel Core i7-3770K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-3470
- Around 27% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 2696 vs 2122
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| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2696 vs 2122 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3770K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
- Around 8% higher clock speed: 3.90 GHz vs 3.60 GHz
- Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 7% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2071 vs 1937
- Around 39% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 6472 vs 4671
- Around 18% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 867 vs 734
- Around 42% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3395 vs 2396
- Around 51% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 4.87 vs 3.217
- 8.7x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 83.411 vs 9.637
- Around 54% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.606 vs 0.393
- Around 28% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.325 vs 1.821
- Around 14% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 6.205 vs 5.424
- Around 56% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 2356 vs 1515
- Around 56% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 2356 vs 1515
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| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of threads | 8 vs 4 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.90 GHz vs 3.60 GHz |
| L3 cache | 8192 KB vs 6144 KB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2071 vs 1937 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6472 vs 4671 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 867 vs 734 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3395 vs 2396 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.87 vs 3.217 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 83.411 vs 9.637 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.606 vs 0.393 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.325 vs 1.821 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.205 vs 5.424 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 2356 vs 1515 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 2356 vs 1515 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-3470
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-3770K
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| Name | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-3770K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1937 | 2071 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 4671 | 6472 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 734 | 867 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2396 | 3395 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2696 | 2122 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.217 | 4.87 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 9.637 | 83.411 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.393 | 0.606 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.821 | 2.325 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 5.424 | 6.205 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 1515 | 2356 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 1515 | 2356 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-3770K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge | Ivy Bridge |
| Launch date | 8 April 2012 | 8 April 2012 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $184 | $294 |
| Place in performance rating | 2409 | 2066 |
| Price now | $112.06 | $247.99 |
| Processor Number | i5-3470 | i7-3770K |
| Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 17.60 | 11.31 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.20 GHz | 3.50 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | 5 GT/s DMI |
| Die size | 132.8 mm | 160 mm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1024 KB | 1024 KB |
| L3 cache | 6144 KB | 8192 KB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 67 °C | 67 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 67.4°C | 67.4°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.60 GHz | 3.90 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 4 | 8 |
| Transistor count | 1400 million | |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3 1333/1600 | DDR3 1333/1600 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x152 | 0x162 |
| Graphics base frequency | 650 MHz | 650 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | 1.15 GHz |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.1 GHz | 1.15 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 2500 | Intel® HD Graphics 4000 |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1155 | FCLGA1155 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 77 Watt | 77 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | 2011D | 2011D |
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| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4 | up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4 |
Security & Reliability |
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| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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