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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 7 1700 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 7 1700 is 1735 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3470.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470
- Up to 87% cheaper than Ryzen 7 1700 - CA$53.99 vs CA$403.64
- Up to 85% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Ryzen 7 1700 - CA$0.3 vs CA$2.05 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 1700 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- Performs up to 9% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-3470 - 197 vs 181 FPS
- Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-3470 - 65 vs 77 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3470 - 16 vs 4 threads
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-3470
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
FPS
181
91%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.3/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$53.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-3470 Quad-Core 3.2GHz CPU with 77W TDP and LGA 1155 Interface
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Updated 12365 minutes ago
Ryzen 7 1700
Desktop • Mar 2nd, 2017
FPS
197
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.05/FPS
14%
Price, CA$
CA$403.64
13%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen 7 1700 3.0 GHz Eight Core AM4 Processor with Wraith Spire LED Cooler (YD1700BBAEBOX)
Buy for CA$403.64 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12366 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-3470
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Ryzen 7 1700
Desktop • Mar 2nd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3470 | vs | AMD Ryzen 7 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Mar 2nd, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Ryzen 7 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 4 | Threads | 16 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 77 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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