Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3470S outperforms Core i7-975 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-3470S is 1095 days newer than Core i7-975.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-975
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3470S - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470S
- Performs up to 2% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i7-975 - 128 vs 126 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-975 - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-975 doesn't have integrated graphics
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-975
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2009
Core i5-3470S
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-975 | vs | Intel Core i5-3470S |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2nd, 2009 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
| Core i7 Extreme | Collection | Core i5 |
| Bloomfield | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 45 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
