The Core i9-9940X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3470. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-9940X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3470
- Consumes up to 53% less energy – 77 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-9940X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-9940X vs Core i5-3470 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-3470
Jun 1st, 2012
Average FPS
170
91%
Min 1% FPS
114
92%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-9940X vs Core i5-3470 in My Games
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The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9940X vs Core i5-3470 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9940X vs Core i5-3470 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-3470
Jun 1st, 2012
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
6 MB
31%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
82%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
| $1,387.00 | MSRP | $184.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Skylake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
