Intel Core i5-3470 vs Intel Core i7-5930K
20Single-core20.9
22Multi-core30.8
21.9Gamingspec-based37.7
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-347017 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5930K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-5930K wins this desktop processor face-off, 29.6 to 21.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+9) and single-core (+1). 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
- 45% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 140 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $184 vs $583
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5930K
- Stronger multi-core score: 31 vs 22
- 200% higher threads: 12 vs 4
- 166% higher PassMark: 13,300 vs 5,000
- 150% higher L3 cache: 15 MB vs 6 MB
- 150% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 16
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 77 W+45% | 140 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 12+200% |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 15 MB+150% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 40+150% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 950Bottom 4% | 1,050+11%Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,500Bottom 4% | 5,050+102%Bottom 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Bottom 2% | 920+11%Bottom 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Bottom 2% | 6,800+127%Bottom 22% |
| PassMark | 5,000Bottom 3% | 13,300+166%Bottom 22% |
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