Intel Core i5-3470 vs Intel Core i5-6500
20Single-core25.6
22Multi-core22.9
21.9Gaming21.9
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-34708 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6500
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-6500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 23.5 to 21.4, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+6) and Multi-core (+1). 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 i5-3470
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6500
- Stronger Single-core score: 26 vs 20
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,180 vs 950
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,050 vs 2,500
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm+36% |
| Base TDP | 77 W | 65 W+16% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz+5% | 1,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 950 | 1,180+24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,500 | 3,050+22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830 | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000 | 3,500+17% |
| PassMark | 5,000 | 5,600+12% |
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