How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i5-3470 scores 21.4/100 overall; Intel Core i7-3770 scores 23.7/100. Intel Core i5-3470 wins 0 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-3770 wins 10.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i5-3470 and the Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i5-3470 advantages: Lower launch price: $184 vs $294. Intel Core i7-3770 advantages: 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4; 42% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,550 vs 2,500; 40% higher PassMark: 7,000 vs 5,000; 37% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,100 vs 3,000; 33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i5-3470 or Intel Core i7-3770?

Intel Core i5-3470 launched cheaper at $184, versus $294 for the Intel Core i7-3770.

Intel Core i5-3470 vs Intel Core i7-3770

Intel

Intel Core i5-3470

$184

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-3770

$294

20Single-core22.5

22Multi-core24.5

21.9Gaming23.8

0 spec wins — Intel Core i5-347010 spec wins — Intel Core i7-3770

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-3770 wins this desktop processor face-off, 23.7 to 21.4, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+3) and Multi-core (+3). 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

100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
42% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,550 vs 2,500
40% higher PassMark: 7,000 vs 5,000
37% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,100 vs 3,000
33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-3470	Intel Core i7-3770
Announced	2012	2012
Socket	LGA1155	LGA1155
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Base TDP	77 W	77 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-3470	Intel Core i7-3770
Cores	4	4
Performance cores	4	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	4	8+100%
Base clock	3.2 GHz	3.4 GHz+6%
Boost clock	3.6 GHz	3.9 GHz+8%
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	6 MB	8 MB+33%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-3470	Intel Core i7-3770
iGPU	Intel HD Graphics 2500	Intel HD Graphics 4000
iGPU clock	1,100 MHz	1,150 MHz+5%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-3470	Intel Core i7-3770
Memory support	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1600
Max memory	32 GB	32 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-3470	Intel Core i7-3770
PCIe version	3	3
CPU PCIe lanes	16	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i7-3770
Spec	Intel Core i5-3470	Intel Core i7-3770
Geekbench 6 (single)	950Top 97%	1,100+16%Top 91%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	2,500Top 97%	3,550+42%Top 88%
Cinebench R23 (single)	830Top 98%	980+18%Top 88%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	3,000Top 98%	4,100+37%Top 89%
PassMark	5,000Top 97%	7,000+40%Top 88%

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