Key Differences
In short — Core i7-2600K 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 i7-2600K is 509 days older than the cheaper Core i5-3470.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470
- Up to 70% cheaper than Core i7-2600K - CA$53.99 vs CA$178.88
- Up to 69% better value when playing Lost Ark than Core i7-2600K - CA$0.24 vs CA$0.78 per FPS
- Consumes up to 19% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 77 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Performs up to 0% better in Lost Ark than Core i5-3470 - 230 vs 229 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3470 - 8 vs 4 threads
Lost Ark
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
FPS
229
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.24/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$53.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$53.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12366 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
230
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.78/FPS
30%
Price, CA$
CA$178.88
30%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$178.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12366 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3470 | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
---|---|---|
Jun 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
77 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |