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Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-3470S

Core i9-12900KF vs Core i5-3470S: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF 3,2 GHz LGA1700 Tra, CM8071504549231 Schwarz

Buy for 385.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5695 minutes ago

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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 64.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5695 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF 3,2 GHz LGA1700 Tra, CM8071504549231 Schwarz

Buy for 385.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5695 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-3470S

2.9 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for 64.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5695 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900KF 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 i9-12900KF is 3443 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3470S.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 13% better in World of Tanks than Core i5-3470S - 574 vs 508 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3470S - 24 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470S

  • Up to 83% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - €64.13 vs €385.16
  • Up to 81% better value when playing World of Tanks than Core i9-12900KF - €0.13 vs €0.67 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of World of Tanks.
World of Tanks

World of Tanks

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

574

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.67/FPS

19%

Price, €

€385.16

16%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF 3,2 GHz LGA1700 Tra, CM8071504549231 Schwarz

Buy for 385.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5695 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012


FPS

508

88%

Value, €/FPS

€0.13/FPS

100%

Price, €

€64.13

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for 64.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5695 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

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

Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

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

Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012


Single-Core

604

23%

Multi-Core

1724

11%

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo

Intel Core i9-12900KF

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Intel Core i5-3470S Logo

Intel Core i5-3470S

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJun 1st, 2012
Core i9CollectionCore i5
Alder LakeCodenameIvy Bridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores4
24
Threads4
3.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.6 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size22 nm
32.0x
Multiplier29.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2500
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i9-12900KF or Core i5-3470S

World of Tanks, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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