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CA$189
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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $299
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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $184
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MSRP in USD: $184
Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3470 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3470 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 3079 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3470.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Performs up to 33% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-3470 - 241 vs 181 FPS
- Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-3470 - 65 vs 77 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3470 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470
- Up to 71% cheaper than Ryzen 5 5600X - CA$53.99 vs CA$189.0
- Up to 62% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Ryzen 5 5600X - CA$0.3 vs CA$0.78 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
FPS
241
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.78/FPS
38%
Price, CA$
CA$189
28%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
Buy for CA$189 on Amazon
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Updated 6414 minutes ago
Core i5-3470
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
FPS
181
75%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.3/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$53.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-3470 Quad-Core 3.2GHz CPU with 77W TDP and LGA 1155 Interface
Buy for CA$53.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6414 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
Core i5-3470
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | vs | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
Nov 5th, 2020 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
| Ryzen 5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Vermeer | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 77 W |
7 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Ryzen 5 5600X or Core i5-3470
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, 1920 x 1080, Highest
114 FPS
CA$14.97/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$1,707.01
In Stock
152 FPS
CA$13.29/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$2,019.66
In Stock
114 FPS
CA$14.97/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$1,707.01
In Stock
177 FPS
CA$13.7/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$2,425.2
In Stock
120 FPS
CA$13.47/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$1,616.79
In Stock
152 FPS
CA$13.6/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, N/A Storage
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CA$2,067.79
In Stock
104 FPS
CA$16.63/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Ryzen 5 5600X
16 GB, N/A Storage
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CA$1,729.83
In Stock
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