Core i5-3470

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-3470

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-3470 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,886 Rank: 967
Rank Name Score Visual
963 Pentium Gold G5400T 4,889
+0.1%
964 Core i7-3820 4,889
+0.1%
965 Athlon PRO 200GE 4,887
+0%
966 Core i3-7167U 4,887
+0%
967 Core i5-3470 4,886
968 Core i5-4440 4,882
-0.1%
969 Core i5-7Y57 4,881
-0.1%
970 Core i7-4702HQ 4,881
-0.1%
971 Core i5-6360U 4,879
-0.1%
972 Core i7-8665U 4,879
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-3470 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,681 Rank: 989
Rank Name Score Visual
985 Core i5-4440 4,686
+0.1%
986 Xeon X5670 4,685
+0.1%
987 Xeon W3570 4,683
+0%
988 Core i7-980X 4,683
+0%
989 Core i5-3470 4,681
990 Xeon E7-4830 4,680
+-0%
991 Xeon E3-1270 v3 4,680
+-0%
992 Core i5-3550 4,679
+-0%
993 Xeon E3-1245 4,679
+-0%
994 FX-8300 4,677
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-3470 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,023 Rank: 929
Rank Name Score Visual
925 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U 5,029
+0.1%
926 Xeon E3-1271 v3 5,027
+0.1%
927 Core i7-4800MQ 5,027
+0.1%
928 Core i3-9100TE 5,026
+0.1%
929 Core i5-3470 5,023
930 Core i3-4130 5,023
+0%
931 Core i7-3840QM 5,021
+-0%
932 Core i7-4750HQ 5,018
-0.1%
933 Xeon E5-2670 v3 5,016
-0.1%
934 Xeon D-1548 5,013
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-3470 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,631 Rank: 882
Rank Name Score Visual
878 Core i3-1115G4 4,634
+0.1%
879 Core i5-4440 4,632
+0%
880 Core i7-4712HQ 4,632
+0%
881 Core i5-6402P 4,631
+0%
882 Core i5-3470 4,631
883 Xeon E3-1270 4,631
+0%
884 Ryzen 3 2200GE 4,630
+-0%
885 Core i5-6440EQ 4,630
+-0%
886 Core i7-2600 4,630
+-0%
887 Core i7-3630QM 4,630
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-3470 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,592 Rank: 921
Rank Name Score Visual
917 Xeon E5-1607 v4 4,593
+0%
918 Core i5-7500T 4,593
+0%
919 Core i3-8100T 4,593
+0%
920 Xeon E3-1260L 4,593
+0%
921 Core i5-3470 4,592
922 Core i5-4460 4,592
+0%
923 Phenom II X6 1055T 4,592
+0%
924 Core i5-3570S 4,592
+0%
925 Pentium J6426 4,592
+0%
926 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,591
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-3470 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,616 Rank: 921
Rank Name Score Visual
917 Core i7-3612QM 4,619
+0.1%
918 Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 4,618
+0%
919 Core i3-7300 4,617
+0%
920 Core i5-6287U 4,616
+0%
921 Core i5-3470 4,616
922 Core i5-3450 4,616
+0%
923 Xeon X5687 4,616
+0%
924 Core i5-7267U 4,615
+-0%
925 Xeon W3670 4,615
+-0%
926 Xeon D-1518 4,614
+-0%

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Core i5-3470 Details

Ranking #967 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core i5-3470 remains a mid-tier desktop processor from an era when 22 nm process nodes were cutting-edge. Launched in June 2012, this Ivy Bridge-based CPU is now over a decade old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, the i5-3470 holds up reasonably well in basic computing tasks, thanks to its 4-core, 4-thread design and support for modern instruction sets like AVX and AES-NI. As of March 2026, it's no longer competitive with current-generation processors, but it still finds use in budget systems, retro builds, or as a replacement in older machines.

Built on Intel’s Ivy Bridge architecture and fabricated on a 22 nm process, the Core i5-3470 operates at a base frequency of 3.2 GHz with a turbo boost of 3.6 GHz, depending on workload. It features 6 MB of L3 cache, 64-bit support, and a 77 W TDP, making it energy-efficient for its time. The processor uses the FCLGA1155 socket, which was popular during the early 2010s, and supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1600 MT/s. With a maximum memory capacity of 32 GB and a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s, it delivers solid performance for its era in general-purpose computing.

Integrated into the i5-3470 is Intel’s HD Graphics 2500, a modest GPU capable of handling light multimedia playback and basic gaming. It runs at a base frequency of 650 MHz, with a burst frequency of up to 1100 MHz, and supports up to three displays simultaneously. While far behind modern integrated graphics, it was sufficient for office work and casual use when new. The processor also supports a wide range of technologies, including Intel vPro, VT-x, VT-d, and Enhanced SpeedStep, enabling virtualization, power efficiency, and system security.

In benchmark testing, the i5-3470 scores 4886 in the overall score, 5023 in single-core, and 4681 in multicore performance. Its single-core score ranks it #929 of 2060, indicating it performs reasonably well in applications that rely heavily on clock speed and per-core efficiency. However, its multicore score of 4681 places it at #989 of 2060, highlighting its limitations in multi-threaded workloads. The processor is outpaced by several modern CPUs, including the Core i5-4440 and Core i7-3840QM, which are both faster despite being from the same generation. In the broader context of today’s market, the i5-3470 is significantly slower than top-tier processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K, which exceed 9000 in overall score.

While the Core i5-3470 is no longer suitable for demanding tasks such as 4K video editing, high-end gaming, or AI workloads, it remains a viable option for basic office computing, light content creation, or as a low-cost upgrade in older systems. Its longevity is a testament to Intel’s design and manufacturing quality, but its performance gap from current standards makes it a relic of the past. For users seeking modern efficiency and power, newer processors are strongly recommended. For those maintaining legacy systems or building affordable retro PCs, the i5-3470 still offers a dependable, albeit dated, solution.
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Intel Core i5-3470

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-3470
Model Number: i5-3470
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 32x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 77 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 5.722 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 40
PCIe Configuration: up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 2500
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 132.8 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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