Intel Core i5-3470 vs Intel Core i9-9900K
20Single-core40.4
22Multi-core41.2
21.9Gamingspec-based47.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-347016 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-9900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.5 to 21.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+20) and multi-core (+19). 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
- 19% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 95 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $184 vs $488
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K
- Stronger single-core score: 40 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 41 vs 22
- 313% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 12,400 vs 3,000
- 300% higher threads: 16 vs 4
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2018 |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm+36% |
| Base TDP | 77 W+19% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 119 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 16+300% |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+12% |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 5 GHz+39% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 16 MB+167% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 950Bottom 4% | 1,720+81%Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,500Bottom 4% | 8,800+252%Bottom 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Bottom 2% | 1,280+54%Bottom 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Bottom 2% | 12,400+313%Bottom 47% |
| PassMark | 5,000Bottom 3% | 18,600+272%Bottom 32% |
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