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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 i5-3470
- Up to 55% cheaper than Core i3-7100 - CA$53.99 vs CA$118.88
- Up to 53% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i3-7100 - CA$0.42 vs CA$0.89 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 4% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i5-3470 - 134 vs 129 FPS
- Consumes up to 34% less energy than Intel Core i5-3470 - 51 vs 77 Watts
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-3470
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
FPS
129
96%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.42/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$53.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-3470 Quad-Core 3.2GHz CPU with 77W TDP and LGA 1155 Interface
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In Stock
Updated 11868 minutes ago
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
134
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.89/FPS
47%
Price, CA$
CA$118.88
45%
FPS Winner
Intel BX80677I37100 7th Generation Core i3-7100 Processor
Buy for CA$118.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11869 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-3470
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3470 | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 77 W | TDP | 51 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
| Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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