Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i5-3470
57Single-core20
33.7Multi-core22
37.3Gamingspec-based21.9
14 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F0 spec wins — Intel Core i5-3470
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i3-13100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41.6 to 21.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+37) and multi-core (+12). 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 i3-13100F
- Stronger single-core score: 57 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 34 vs 22
- 500% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
- 193% higher PassMark: 14,653 vs 5,000
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $184
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-3470
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023+1% | 2012 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1155 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 58 W+25% | 77 W |
| Max turbo power | 110 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8+100% | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz+25% | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 5 MB+400% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+100% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+500% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 950Bottom 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,500Bottom 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,653+99%Top 47% | 830Bottom 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,090+170%Bottom 26% | 3,000Bottom 2% |
| PassMark | 14,653+193%Bottom 27% | 5,000Bottom 3% |
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