Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6850K 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 i7-6850K is 1460 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3470.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470
- Up to 83% cheaper than Core i7-6850K - CA$53.99 vs CA$309.94
- Up to 82% better value when playing Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i7-6850K - CA$0.26 vs CA$1.43 per FPS
- Consumes up to 45% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 77 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Performs up to 2% better in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i5-3470 - 216 vs 211 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3470 - 12 vs 4 threads
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
FPS
211
97%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.26/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$53.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$53.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 64 minutes ago
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
216
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.43/FPS
18%
Price, CA$
CA$309.94
17%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$309.94 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 65 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3470 | vs | Intel Core i7-6850K |
---|---|---|
Jun 1st, 2012 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Broadwell E |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
77 W | TDP | 140 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |