Intel Core i5-3470 vs Intel Core i7-12700F
20Single-core69.9
22Multi-core50.4
21.9Gamingspec-based57.5
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-347016 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700F wins this desktop processor face-off, 58 to 21.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+50) and multi-core (+28). 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
- 52% higher Base clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- Lower launch price: $184 vs $345
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700F
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 50 vs 22
- 1100% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 1 MB
- 503% higher PassMark: 30,148 vs 5,000
- 410% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,291 vs 3,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm+55% |
| Base TDP | 77 W | 65 W+16% |
| Max turbo power | — | 180 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 12+200% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 20+400% |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz+52% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz+36% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 12 MB+1100% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 25 MB+317% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 950Bottom 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,500Bottom 4% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Bottom 2% | 1,898+129%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Bottom 2% | 15,291+410%Top 45% |
| PassMark | 5,000Bottom 3% | 30,148+503%Top 40% |
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