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Intel Core i5-3470 vs Intel Core i7-3770

Intel Core i5-3470
21.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Intel Core i7-3770
23.5Inno Score
20Single-core21.6
21.6Multi-core24.6
21.9Gamingspec-based23.8
0 spec wins — Intel Core i5-34707 spec wins — Intel Core i7-3770

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-3770 wins this desktop processor face-off, 23.5 to 21.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+3) and single-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

  • Lower launch price: $184 vs $294

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-3770

  • Stronger multi-core score: 25 vs 22
  • 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
  • 38% higher PassMark: 6,412 vs 4,655
  • 33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
  • 18% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 980 vs 830

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i7-3770
SpecIntel Core i5-3470Intel Core i7-3770
Announced20122012
SocketLGA1155LGA1155
Process22 nm22 nm
Base TDP77 W77 W
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
Cooler includedYesYes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i7-3770
SpecIntel Core i5-3470Intel Core i7-3770
Cores44
Performance cores44
Efficiency cores00
Threads48+100%
Base clock3.2 GHz3.4 GHz+6%
Boost clock3.6 GHz3.9 GHz+8%
L2 cache1 MB1 MB
L3 cache6 MB8 MB+33%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i7-3770
SpecIntel Core i5-3470Intel Core i7-3770
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD Graphics 4000
iGPU clock1,100 MHz1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i7-3770
SpecIntel Core i5-3470Intel Core i7-3770
Memory supportDDR3-1600DDR3-1600
Max memory32 GB32 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i7-3770
SpecIntel Core i5-3470Intel Core i7-3770
PCIe version33
CPU PCIe lanes1616

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i7-3770
SpecIntel Core i5-3470Intel Core i7-3770
Cinebench R23 (single)830Bottom 2%980+18%Bottom 11%
Cinebench R23 (multi)—4,100Bottom 7%
PassMark4,655Bottom 3%6,412+38%Bottom 7%
PassMark (single thread)1,930Bottom 3%2,070+7%Bottom 6%
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