Core i5-3470S

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-3470S

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

4,850 Rank: 996
Rank Name Score Visual
992 Core i5-6260U 4,854
+0.1%
993 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 4,852
+0%
994 Core i5-4330M 4,852
+0%
995 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,850
+0%
996 Core i5-3470S 4,850
997 Core i3-4150 4,850
+0%
998 Core i7-2600 4,846
-0.1%
999 Celeron G4930 4,842
-0.2%
1000 Xeon X5690 4,842
-0.2%
1001 Xeon W3680 4,842
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

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

4,686 Rank: 984
Rank Name Score Visual
980 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,687
+0%
981 Core i3-9100T 4,686
+0%
982 Core i7-2760QM 4,686
+0%
983 Core i5-3450 4,686
+0%
984 Core i5-3470S 4,686
985 Core i5-4440 4,686
+0%
986 Xeon X5670 4,685
+-0%
987 Xeon W3570 4,683
-0.1%
988 Core i7-980X 4,683
-0.1%
989 Core i5-3470 4,681
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

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

4,960 Rank: 963
Rank Name Score Visual
959 Core i5-3470T 4,964
+0.1%
960 Xeon E3-1245 V2 4,963
+0.1%
961 Xeon D-1521 4,961
+0%
962 Xeon D-1531 4,960
+0%
963 Core i5-3470S 4,960
964 Core i7-4702MQ 4,956
-0.1%
965 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,955
-0.1%
966 Ryzen 7 3700U 4,954
-0.1%
967 Core i5-4300M 4,954
-0.1%
968 Xeon E5-2658 v4 4,950
-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 i5-3470S based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,622 Rank: 915
Rank Name Score Visual
911 Core i5-3450S 4,623
+0%
912 Core i5-3350P 4,623
+0%
913 Ryzen 3 3300U 4,623
+0%
914 Core i5-6350HQ 4,622
+0%
915 Core i5-3470S 4,622
916 Core i5-7300HQ 4,621
+-0%
917 Core i5-6440HQ 4,621
+-0%
918 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 4,621
+-0%
919 Core i5-3475S 4,621
+-0%
920 Xeon E3-1505L v5 4,620
+-0%

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Data Processing

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

4,579 Rank: 963
Rank Name Score Visual
959 Core i3-7101E 4,580
+0%
960 Xeon X5560 4,580
+0%
961 Core i7-2710QE 4,579
+0%
962 Core i5-3475S 4,579
+0%
963 Core i5-3470S 4,579
964 Core i5-4570R 4,579
+0%
965 Core i7-875K 4,579
+0%
966 Athlon Gold 3150U 4,579
+0%
967 Athlon PRO 200GE 4,578
+-0%
968 Core i7-2670QM 4,578
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,609 Rank: 941
Rank Name Score Visual
937 Core i5-3350P 4,610
+0%
938 Core i3-1005G1 4,609
+0%
939 Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U 4,609
+0%
940 Ryzen 5 2500U 4,609
+0%
941 Core i5-3470S 4,609
942 Xeon X5667 4,609
+0%
943 Core i5-2550K 4,608
+-0%
944 Core i5-3335S 4,608
+-0%
945 Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE 4,607
+-0%
946 Core i7-6650U 4,607
+-0%

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Core i5-3470S Details

Ranked #995 in overall performance out of 2060 processors, the Intel Core i5-3470S delivers a balanced but dated performance profile that reflects its age and architecture. Launched in June 2012 as part of Intel’s Ivy Bridge lineup, this quad-core desktop CPU is now over a decade old, placing it well behind modern offerings in both single-core and multi-core performance. Its 2.9 GHz base clock and 3.6 GHz turbo frequency are modest by today’s standards, and the 22 nm manufacturing process, while advanced for its time, contributes to a TDP of 65 W—typical for a low-power mobile or entry-level desktop design.

The processor features 4 cores and 4 threads, with no Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) support, and a 6 MB L3 cache. It operates on a dual-channel DDR3-1333/1600 memory interface, with a maximum memory capacity of 32 GB and a peak bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU runs at 650 MHz base frequency and can boost to 1.1 GHz, supporting up to three displays and offering basic graphics capabilities suitable for office use or light multimedia tasks. Despite lacking dedicated GPU power, the integrated graphics benefit from Intel’s virtualization technologies, including VT-x and VT-d, which enhance performance in virtualized environments.

In benchmark tests, the i5-3470S scores 4850 overall, with a single-core score of 4960 and a multicore score of 4686. Its single-core performance places it near the middle of the pack, outperforming some modern low-power processors like the Ryzen 7 3700U and Core i5-4300M, but trailing behind nearly all current-generation CPUs. The multicore performance, however, is more telling—ranking #981, it competes with processors from the same era, such as the FX-6350 and Core i7-3630QM, but falls behind newer chips even in the same class. The gap between its single-core and multicore ranks indicates that its strongest attribute is single-threaded responsiveness, a trait common to its generation.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-3470S is best suited for basic desktop computing, light productivity, or legacy systems where integrated graphics and low power consumption are priorities. It is no longer competitive in gaming, content creation, or heavy multitasking, where modern CPUs offer orders of magnitude more performance. Still, for users upgrading an older system or maintaining a stable environment, the i5-3470S remains a reliable, power-efficient option with decent compatibility and support for legacy software and hardware.
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Intel Core i5-3470S

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-3470S
Model Number: i5-3470S
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 29x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 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: 16
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: 133 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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