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Core i5-3470S vs Core i7-8700

Core i5-3470S vs Core i7-8700: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i5-3470S

2.9 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-3470S Prozessor (2,9GHz, Sockel 1155, 6MB Cache, 65 Watt)

Buy for 63.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 153 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700

3.2 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700 Prozessor (12 MB Cache, bis zu 3.2 GHz)

Buy for 237.8 on Amazon

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Updated 153 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-3470S

2.9 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i5-3470S Prozessor (2,9GHz, Sockel 1155, 6MB Cache, 65 Watt)

Buy for 63.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 153 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700

3.2 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700 Prozessor (12 MB Cache, bis zu 3.2 GHz)

Buy for 237.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 153 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-8700 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3470S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3470S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-8700 is 2040 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3470S.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470S

  • Up to 73% cheaper than Core i7-8700 - €63.4 vs €237.8
  • Up to 72% better value when playing Valheim than Core i7-8700 - €0.33 vs €1.18 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-8700 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700

  • Performs up to 6% better in Valheim than Core i5-3470S - 202 vs 191 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3470S - 12 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Valheim.
Valheim

Valheim

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i5-3470S Logo
Core i5-3470S

Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012


FPS

191

94%

Value, €/FPS

€0.33/FPS

100%

Price, €

€63.4

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-3470S Prozessor (2,9GHz, Sockel 1155, 6MB Cache, 65 Watt)

Buy for 63.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 153 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo
Core i7-8700

Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018


FPS

202

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.18/FPS

27%

Price, €

€237.8

26%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700 Prozessor (12 MB Cache, bis zu 3.2 GHz)

Buy for 237.8 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 153 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i5-3470S Logo
Core i5-3470S

Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo
Core i7-8700

Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-3470S Logo
Core i5-3470S

Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012


Single-Core

604

39%

Multi-Core

1724

29%

Intel Core i7-8700 Logo
Core i7-8700

Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018


Single-Core

1513

100%

Multi-Core

5905

100%

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Intel Core i5-3470S

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Intel Core i7-8700 Logo

Intel Core i7-8700

Jun 1st, 2012Release Date
Jan 1st, 2018
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Ivy BridgeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
2.9 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.2 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.6 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
22 nmProcess Size
14 nm
29.0xMultiplier
32.0x
Intel HD 2500
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

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