AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i5-3470
28.4Single-core20
37.2Multi-core22
43Gamingspec-based21.9
17 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-3470
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 36 to 21.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+15) and single-core (+8). Intel Core i5-3470 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- Stronger single-core score: 28 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 37 vs 22
- 300% higher threads: 16 vs 4
- 300% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 1 MB
- 252% higher PassMark: 17,600 vs 5,000
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-3470
- 27% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 105 W
- Lower launch price: $184 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2012 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1155 |
| Process | 12 nm+45% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 77 W+27% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+300% | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+16% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+19% | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+167% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255+32%Bottom 17% | 950Bottom 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600+164%Bottom 32% | 2,500Bottom 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120+35%Bottom 19% | 830Bottom 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500+250%Bottom 39% | 3,000Bottom 2% |
| PassMark | 17,600+252%Bottom 30% | 5,000Bottom 3% |
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