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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $184
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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 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 Core i3-7100 is 1677 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3470.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 9% better in Battlefield V than Core i5-3470 - 233 vs 213 FPS
- Consumes up to 34% less energy than Intel Core i5-3470 - 51 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470
- Up to 59% cheaper than Core i3-7100 - CA$53.99 vs CA$132.99
- Up to 56% better value when playing Battlefield V than Core i3-7100 - CA$0.25 vs CA$0.57 per FPS
Battlefield V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
233
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.57/FPS
43%
Price, CA$
CA$132.99
40%
FPS Winner
Intel BX80677I37100 7th Generation Core i3-7100 Processor
Buy for CA$132.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 125 minutes ago
Core i5-3470
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
FPS
213
91%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.25/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
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 124 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i5-3470
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7100 | vs | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
51 W | TDP | 77 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
| Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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