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Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core i5-3470

WINNER
I
41Inno Score
VS
I
21.4Inno Score
55.3Single-core20
34.2Multi-core22
36Gaming21.9
16 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F0 spec wins — Intel Core i5-3470

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-12100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41 to 21.4, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+35) and gaming (+14). 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 Intel Core i3-12100F

  • Stronger Single-core score: 55 vs 20
  • Stronger Multi-core score: 34 vs 22
  • Stronger gaming score: 36 vs 22
  • 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
  • 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
  • Lower launch price: $97 vs $184

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-3470

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-3470
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-3470
Announced20222012
SocketLGA1700LGA1155
Process10 nm+55%22 nm
Base TDP58 W+25%77 W
Max turbo power89 W—
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
Cooler includedYesYes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-3470
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-3470
Cores44
Performance cores44
Efficiency cores00
Threads8+100%4
Base clock3.3 GHz+3%3.2 GHz
Boost clock4.3 GHz+19%3.6 GHz
L2 cache5 MB+400%1 MB
L3 cache12 MB+100%6 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-3470
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-3470
iGPU—Intel HD Graphics 2500
iGPU clock—1,100 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-3470
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-3470
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR3-1600
Max memory128 GB+300%32 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-3470
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-3470
PCIe version5+67%3
CPU PCIe lanes20+25%16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-3470
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-3470
Geekbench 6 (single)2,050+116%Top 36%950Top 97%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,700+168%Top 60%2,500Top 97%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,680+102%Top 35%830Top 98%
Cinebench R23 (multi)8,700+190%Top 66%3,000Top 98%
PassMark14,100+182%Top 65%5,000Top 97%

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