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Intel Core i5-3470 vs Intel Core i7-4770

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21.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
I
24.5Inno Score
20Single-core23.7
22Multi-core25.6
21.9Gaming23.8
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-347011 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-4770 wins this desktop processor face-off, 24.5 to 21.4, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+4) and Multi-core (+4). 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 $303

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-4770

  • Stronger Single-core score: 24 vs 20
  • Stronger Multi-core score: 26 vs 22
  • 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
  • 56% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,900 vs 2,500
  • 56% higher PassMark: 7,800 vs 5,000

General

General comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i7-4770
SpecIntel Core i5-3470Intel Core i7-4770
Announced20122013
SocketLGA1155LGA1150
Process22 nm22 nm
Base TDP77 W+8%84 W
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
Cooler includedYesYes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i7-4770
SpecIntel Core i5-3470Intel Core i7-4770
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 i7-4770
SpecIntel Core i5-3470Intel Core i7-4770
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 2500Intel HD Graphics 4600
iGPU clock1,100 MHz1,200 MHz+9%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i7-4770
SpecIntel Core i5-3470Intel Core i7-4770
Memory supportDDR3-1600DDR3-1600
Max memory32 GB32 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i7-4770
SpecIntel Core i5-3470Intel Core i7-4770
PCIe version33
CPU PCIe lanes1616

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i5-3470 versus Intel Core i7-4770
SpecIntel Core i5-3470Intel Core i7-4770
Geekbench 6 (single)950Top 97%1,180+24%Top 85%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,500Top 97%3,900+56%Top 86%
Cinebench R23 (single)830Top 98%970+17%Top 91%
Cinebench R23 (multi)3,000Top 98%4,600+53%Top 85%
PassMark5,000Top 97%7,800+56%Top 86%

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