Intel Core i5-3470 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
20Single-core90.1
22Multi-core91.3
21.9Gamingspec-based65.7
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-347017 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.5 to 21.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+70) and multi-core (+69). 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
- 38% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $184 vs $379
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
- Stronger single-core score: 90 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 91 vs 22
- 3500% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 1 MB
- 1069% higher PassMark: 58,454 vs 5,000
- 799% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 22,483 vs 2,500
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012 | 2024+1% |
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 22 nm | 3 nm+86% |
| Base TDP | 77 W+38% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 20+400% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 4 | 20+400% |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.9 GHz+22% |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 5.5 GHz+53% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 36 MB+3500% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 30 MB+400% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 256 GB+700% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 950Bottom 4% | 3,235+241%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,500Bottom 4% | 22,483+799%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Bottom 2% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Bottom 2% | — |
| PassMark | 5,000Bottom 3% | 58,454+1069%Top 10% |
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