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Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i5-3470

WINNER
Intel Core i3-14100F
45.7Inno Score
VS
Intel Core i5-3470
21.4Inno Score
65.8Single-core20
36.4Multi-core22
38.5Gamingspec-based21.9
16 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F0 spec wins — Intel Core i5-3470

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-14100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 45.7 to 21.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+46) and multi-core (+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 i3-14100F

  • Stronger single-core score: 66 vs 20
  • Stronger multi-core score: 36 vs 22
  • 500% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 32 GB
  • 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
  • 244% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,600 vs 2,500
  • 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

General comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-3470
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-3470
Announced2024+1%2012
SocketLGA1700LGA1155
Process10 nm+55%22 nm
Base TDP58 W+25%77 W
Max turbo power110 W—
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
Cooler includedYesYes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-3470
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-3470
Cores44
Performance cores44
Efficiency cores00
Threads8+100%4
Base clock3.5 GHz+9%3.2 GHz
Boost clock4.7 GHz+31%3.6 GHz
L2 cache5 MB+400%1 MB
L3 cache12 MB+100%6 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-3470
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-3470
iGPU—Intel HD Graphics 2500
iGPU clock—1,100 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-3470
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-3470
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR3-1600
Max memory192 GB+500%32 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-3470
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-3470
PCIe version5+67%3
CPU PCIe lanes20+25%16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-3470
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-3470
Geekbench 6 (single)2,450+158%Top 41%950Bottom 4%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,600+244%Bottom 43%2,500Bottom 4%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,830+120%Top 38%830Bottom 2%
Cinebench R23 (multi)9,100+203%Bottom 31%3,000Bottom 2%
PassMark14,500+190%Bottom 26%5,000Bottom 3%

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