Intel Core i5-3470 vs Intel Core i5-8400
20Single-core31.1
22Multi-core28.6
21.9Gaming27.2
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-347015 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8400
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-8400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 29 to 21.4, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+11) and Multi-core (+7). 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
- 14% higher Base clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-8400
- Stronger Single-core score: 31 vs 20
- Stronger Multi-core score: 29 vs 22
- Stronger gaming score: 27 vs 22
- 113% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 6,400 vs 3,000
- 100% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 32 GB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1151-v2 |
| 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 i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 6+50% |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz+14% | 2.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 4 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 9 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz+5% | 1,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 950Top 97% | 1,370+44%Top 75% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,500Top 97% | 4,900+96%Top 78% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Top 98% | 1,150+39%Top 75% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Top 98% | 6,400+113%Top 77% |
| PassMark | 5,000Top 97% | 9,200+84%Top 80% |
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