Intel Core i5-3470 vs Intel Core i7-5960X
20Single-core20.5
22Multi-core34.1
21.9Gaming43.4
4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-347015 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5960X
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-5960X wins this desktop processor face-off, 32.3 to 21.4, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+22) and Multi-core (+12). 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 $999
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5960X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 34 vs 22
- Stronger gaming score: 43 vs 22
- 300% higher threads: 16 vs 4
- 233% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 6 MB
- 216% higher PassMark: 15,800 vs 5,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 16+300% |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz+7% | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz+3% | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 20 MB+233% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 40+150% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i7-5960X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 950Top 97% | 1,030+8%Top 96% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,500Top 97% | 6,100+144%Top 69% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Top 98% | 870+5%Top 97% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Top 98% | 8,300+177%Top 70% |
| PassMark | 5,000Top 97% | 15,800+216%Top 60% |
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