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Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-3470S

Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-3470S: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Intel® Core™ i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 97 on Amazon

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Updated 17557 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-3470S

2.9 GHz | 4-core

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CHYYAC Processore Intel Core I5-3470S I5 3470S 2,9 GHz Quad-Core Quad-Thread 6M 65W LGA 1155

Buy for 42.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17557 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Intel® Core™ i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17557 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-3470S

2.9 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i5-3470S Logo
CHYYAC Processore Intel Core I5-3470S I5 3470S 2,9 GHz Quad-Core Quad-Thread 6M 65W LGA 1155

Buy for 42.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17557 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i3-12100F 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 i3-12100F is 3525 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-3470S.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F

  • Performs up to 25% better in Sea of Thieves than Core i5-3470S - 261 vs 209 FPS
  • Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i5-3470S - 58 vs 65 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3470S - 8 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470S

  • Up to 56% cheaper than Core i3-12100F - €42.73 vs €97.0
  • Up to 46% better value when playing Sea of Thieves than Core i3-12100F - €0.2 vs €0.37 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Sea of Thieves.
Sea of Thieves

Sea of Thieves

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Mythical

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

261

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.37/FPS

54%

Price, €

€97

44%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17557 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012


FPS

209

80%

Value, €/FPS

€0.2/FPS

100%

Price, €

€42.73

100%

Value Winner

CHYYAC Processore Intel Core I5-3470S I5 3470S 2,9 GHz Quad-Core Quad-Thread 6M 65W LGA 1155

Buy for 42.73 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17557 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Mythical

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

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

Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2225

100%

Multi-Core

7457

100%

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

Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012


Single-Core

604

27%

Multi-Core

1724

23%

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo

Intel Core i3-12100F

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Intel Core i5-3470S Logo

Intel Core i5-3470S

Jan 25th, 2022
Release DateJun 1st, 2012
Core i3CollectionCore i5
Alder LakeCodenameIvy Bridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
8
Threads4
3.3 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
4.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.6 GHz
58 W
TDP65 W
10 nm
Process Size22 nm
33.0x
Multiplier29.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Intel HD 2500
NoOverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i3-12100F or Core i5-3470S

Sea of Thieves, 1920 x 1080, Mythical

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