Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3470 outperforms Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-3470 is 997 days newer than Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470
- Performs up to 8% better in Counter-Strike 2 than Core i7-870 - 258 vs 239 FPS
- Consumes up to 19% less energy than Intel Core i7-870 - 77 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-870 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-870
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3470 - 8 vs 4 threads
Counter-Strike 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
FPS
258
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.21/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$53.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 136 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3470 | vs | Intel Core i7-870 |
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Jun 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Lynnfield |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
77 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |