Intel Core i5-3470 vs Intel Core i7-13700K
20Single-core79.1
22Multi-core76.9
21.9Gamingspec-based65
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-347019 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 74.6 to 21.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+59) and multi-core (+55). 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 i7-13700K
- Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 77 vs 22
- 2300% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 1 MB
- 910% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,300 vs 3,000
- 830% higher PassMark: 46,500 vs 5,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm+55% |
| Base TDP | 77 W+38% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 16+300% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 4 | 24+500% |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 5.4 GHz+50% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 24 MB+2300% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 30 MB+400% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 950Bottom 4% | 2,850+200%Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,500Bottom 4% | 18,200+628%Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Bottom 2% | 2,100+153%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Bottom 2% | 30,300+910%Top 16% |
| PassMark | 5,000Bottom 3% | 46,500+830%Top 21% |
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