The Core i3-9100 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3470 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $5.16 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-9100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 65 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-3470
- Up to 6% cheaper – $80.18 vs $85.34
Core i3-9100 vs Core i5-3470 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, €
€85.34
93%
Value, €/FPS
€0.45/FPS
100%
Core i5-3470
Jun 1st, 2012
Average FPS
170
91%
Min 1% FPS
114
93%
Price, €
€80.18
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.47/FPS
96%
Core i3-9100 vs Core i5-3470 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-9100 vs Core i5-3470 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9100 vs Core i5-3470 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-3470
Jun 1st, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
86%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-9100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 1st, 2018 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
$122.00 | MSRP | $184.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
