Intel Core i5-3470 vs Intel Core i7-12700K
20Single-core69.4
22Multi-core61.5
21.9Gaming58.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-347020 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63 to 21.4, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+49) and Multi-core (+40). 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
- 38% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $184 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 69 vs 20
- Stronger Multi-core score: 62 vs 22
- Stronger gaming score: 58 vs 22
- 1100% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 1 MB
- 647% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 22,400 vs 3,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm+55% |
| Base TDP | 77 W+38% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 190 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 12+200% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 20+400% |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+12% |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 5 GHz+39% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 12 MB+1100% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 25 MB+317% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,500 MHz+36% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 950Top 97% | 2,500+163%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,500Top 97% | 14,300+472%Top 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Top 98% | 1,950+135%Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Top 98% | 22,400+647%Top 18% |
| PassMark | 5,000Top 97% | 34,500+590%Top 23% |
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