Intel Core i5-10600K vs Intel Core i5-3470
36.4Single-core20
34.7Multi-core22
39.2Gamingspec-based21.9
16 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-3470
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-10600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 36.3 to 21.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+16) and multi-core (+13). 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 i5-10600K
- Stronger single-core score: 36 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 35 vs 22
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 207% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 9,200 vs 3,000
- 200% higher threads: 12 vs 4
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-3470
- 38% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $184 vs $262
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2012 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1155 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 77 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 182 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+200% | 4 |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz+28% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz+33% | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+50% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+100% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10600K | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560+64%Bottom 33% | 950Bottom 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,500+160%Bottom 31% | 2,500Bottom 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230+48%Bottom 25% | 830Bottom 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200+207%Bottom 32% | 3,000Bottom 2% |
| PassMark | 14,500+190%Bottom 26% | 5,000Bottom 3% |
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