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The Core i7-960 is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-3470. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

Advantages of the Core i7-960

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads

Advantages of the Core i5-3470

  • A much faster CPU for gaming
  • Consumes up to 41% less energy – 77 vs 130 Watts
  • Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics

Core i7-960 vs Core i5-3470

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

Intel Core i7-960 Logo

Core i7-960

Oct 20th, 2009


Average FPS

182

99%

Min 1% FPS

126

98%

Price, €

Out of Stock

Value, €/FPS

Not Available


All items are out of stock.

Intel Core i5-3470 Logo

Core i5-3470

Jun 1st, 2012


Average FPS

184

100%

Min 1% FPS

128

100%

Price, €

Out of Stock

Value, €/FPS

Not Available


All items are out of stock.

Core i7-960 vs Core i5-3470 in My Games

The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it

The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it

Intel Core i7-960 Logo

Core i7-960

Oct 20th, 2009

Intel Core i5-3470 Logo

Core i5-3470

Jun 1st, 2012

Ultra

1920x1080

+2

Average FPS

Average FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Very High

1920x1080

Average FPS

Average FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Very High

1920x1080

+3

Average FPS

Average FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

High

1920x1080

Average FPS

Average FPS

Apex Legends

Apex Legends

Ultra

1920x1080

+2

Average FPS

Average FPS

Escape From Tarkov

Escape From Tarkov

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i7-960 vs Core i5-3470 in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i7-960 Logo

Core i7-960

Oct 20th, 2009


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

489

79%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

1651

90%

Intel Core i5-3470 Logo

Core i5-3470

Jun 1st, 2012


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

620

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

1838

100%

Performance Specifications

The Core i7-960 vs Core i5-3470 in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i7-960 Logo

Core i7-960

Oct 20th, 2009


Cores

4-core

100%

L3 Cache

8 MB

100%


Base Frequency

3.2 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

3.46 GHz

96%

Max. DDR3 RAM Speed

MHz

Intel Core i5-3470 Logo

Core i5-3470

Jun 1st, 2012


Cores

4-core

100%

L3 Cache

6 MB

75%


Base Frequency

3.2 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

3.6 GHz

100%

Max. DDR3 RAM Speed

1600 MHz

100%

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i7-960 Logo

Core i7-960

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i5-3470 Logo

Core i5-3470

General
Oct 20th, 2009Release Date
Jun 1st, 2012
Not AvailableMSRP$184.00
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 1366SocketIntel Socket 1155
BloomfieldCodenameIvy Bridge
130 WPower Consumption
77 W
Performance
4Cores4
8
Threads4
3.2 GHzBase Frequency3.2 GHz
3.5 GHzTurbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
8 MB
L3 Cache6 MB
Other Features
DDR3RAMDDR3 @ 1600 MHz
NoIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2500
NoOverclockableNo

Core i7-960 and Core i5-3470 vs Other CPUs

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€358.00

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Core i7-960
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Core i7-960
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Ryzen 7 5700X

€150.87

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Core i7-960
vs
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Ryzen 7 7800X3D

€482.00

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Core i7-960
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Ryzen 7 7700X

€314.00

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Core i7-960
vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

€389.00

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Core i7-960
vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Logo
Ryzen 5 5600X

€118.90

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Core i7-960
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Ryzen 5 7600

€193.01

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Core i7-960
vs
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Ryzen 7 5700

€145.90

Intel Core i7-960 Logo
Core i7-960
vs
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Core i5-12600KF

€225.70

Intel Core i7-960 Logo
Core i7-960
vs
Intel Core i7-14700KF Logo
Core i7-14700KF

€358.00

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