The Core i5-3470 is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2100. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-3470
- A much faster CPU for gaming
Advantages of the Core i3-2100
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 65 vs 77 Watts
Core i5-3470 vs Core i3-2100
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-3470
Jun 1st, 2012
Average FPS
185
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Average FPS
182
98%
Min 1% FPS
126
98%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-3470 vs Core i3-2100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-3470 vs Core i3-2100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-3470
Jun 1st, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i3-2100
Feb 20th, 2011
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-3470 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Feb 20th, 2011 |
| $184.00 | MSRP | $117.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 77 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
