Intel Core i5-3470 vs Intel Core i5-6600K
20Single-core29
22Multi-core24
21.9Gaming23.8
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-347012 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-6600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 25.4 to 21.4, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+9) and Multi-core (+2). 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
- 15% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 91 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $184 vs $242
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 29 vs 20
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 37% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,300 vs 950
- 36% lower process: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 35% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,050 vs 3,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm+36% |
| Base TDP | 77 W+15% | 91 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,150 MHz+5% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 950Top 97% | 1,300+37%Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,500Top 97% | 3,350+34%Top 90% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Top 98% | 1,110+34%Top 78% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Top 98% | 4,050+35%Top 90% |
| PassMark | 5,000Top 97% | 6,400+28%Top 89% |
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