Key Differences
In short — Core i3-3240 outperforms Core i5-3470 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-3240 is 94 days newer than Core i5-3470.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i5-3470 - 55 vs 77 Watts
Metro Exodus
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Core i5-3470
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-3240
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Single-Core
554
89.06752411575563%
Multi-Core
1137
61.79347826086956%
Intel Core i3-3240 | vs | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 77 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
| Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
