Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7640X 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 i5-7640X is 1851 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3470.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7640X
- Performs up to 16% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i5-3470 - 148 vs 128 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470
- Up to 86% cheaper than Core i5-7640X - CA$53.99 vs CA$387.75
- Up to 84% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i5-7640X - CA$0.42 vs CA$2.62 per FPS
- Consumes up to 31% less energy than Intel Core i5-7640X - 77 vs 112 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-7640X doesn't have integrated graphics
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
148
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.62/FPS
16%
Price, CA$
CA$387.75
13%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$387.75 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 186 minutes ago
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
FPS
128
86%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.42/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$53.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$53.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 187 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7640X | vs | Intel Core i5-3470 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 77 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |