Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF 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 i9-12900KF is 3443 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3470.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470
- Up to 88% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - CA$53.99 vs CA$434.33
- Up to 86% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i9-12900KF - CA$0.25 vs CA$1.8 per FPS
- Consumes up to 38% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 77 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 12% better in Fortnite than Core i5-3470 - 241 vs 215 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3470 - 24 vs 4 threads
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
FPS
215
89%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.25/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$53.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$53.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12468 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
241
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.8/FPS
13%
Price, CA$
CA$434.33
12%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$434.33 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 12468 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3470 | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
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Jun 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i9 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 24 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
77 W | TDP | 125 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |