Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7100 outperforms the more expensive Core i5-3470 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-7100 is 1677 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-3470.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 8% better in No Man's Sky than Core i5-3470 - 172 vs 160 FPS
- Up to 7% cheaper than Core i5-3470 - £58.88 vs £63.11
- Up to 13% better value when playing No Man's Sky than Core i5-3470 - £0.34 vs £0.39 per FPS
- Consumes up to 34% less energy than Intel Core i5-3470 - 51 vs 77 Watts
No Man's Sky
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
172
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.34/FPS
100%
Price, £
£58.88
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3470 | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
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Jun 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
77 W | TDP | 51 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |