Intel Core i5-3470T vs Intel Core i7-3960X
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-3470T and Intel Core i7-3960X 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, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-3470T
- CPU is newer: launch date 7 month(s) later
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 22 nm vs 32 nm
- 3.7x lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 130 Watt
- Around 2% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1840 vs 1800
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | June 2012 vs November 2011 |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm vs 32 nm |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 Watt vs 130 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1840 vs 1800 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3960X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 2
- 8 more threads: 12 vs 4
- Around 8% higher clock speed: 3.90 GHz vs 3.60 GHz
- Around 3% higher maximum core temperature: 66.8°C vs 65.0 °C
- 3x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 3x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 5x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 2.8x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 8446 vs 3001
- Around 23% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 821 vs 667
- 3.5x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 4933 vs 1413
- Around 42% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 6.358 vs 4.492
- Around 26% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.727 vs 0.575
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 6 vs 2 |
| Number of threads | 12 vs 4 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.90 GHz vs 3.60 GHz |
| Maximum core temperature | 66.8°C vs 65.0 °C |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 15360 KB (shared) vs 3072 KB (shared) |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB vs 32 GB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 8446 vs 3001 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 821 vs 667 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4933 vs 1413 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 6.358 vs 4.492 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.727 vs 0.575 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-3470T
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-3960X
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| Name | Intel Core i5-3470T | Intel Core i7-3960X |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1840 | 1800 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 3001 | 8446 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 667 | 821 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1413 | 4933 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.492 | 6.358 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.575 | 0.727 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 1553 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 1553 | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 5484 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 27.376 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.924 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 7.797 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-3470T | Intel Core i7-3960X | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge | Sandy Bridge E |
| Launch date | June 2012 | November 2011 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $210 | $861 |
| Place in performance rating | 2114 | 2116 |
| Price now | $226 | $799.99 |
| Processor Number | i5-3470T | i7-3960X |
| Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 5.84 | 4.64 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.90 GHz | 3.30 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | 5 GT/s DMI2 |
| Die size | 93.6 mm | 435 mm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 3072 KB (shared) | 15360 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 32 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 65 °C | 67 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 65.0 °C | 66.8°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.60 GHz | 3.90 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 6 |
| Number of threads | 4 | 12 |
| Transistor count | 2270 million | |
| Unlocked | ||
| VID voltage range | 0.6V-1.35V | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 4 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3 1333/1600 | DDR3 1066/1333/1600 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x152 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 650 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.1 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 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 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 | 52.5mm x 45.0mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1155 | FCLGA2011 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 Watt | 130 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | 2011B | |
Peripherals |
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| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe configurations | up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4 | |
| Max number of PCIe lanes | 40 | |
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® SSE4.2, 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 | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
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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