Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3470S outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3220 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3220 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-3470S is 94 days older than the cheaper Core i3-3220.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470S
- Performs up to 1% better in God of War than Core i3-3220 - 164 vs 163 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i3-3220
- Up to 57% cheaper than Core i5-3470S - €18.31 vs €42.73
- Up to 58% better value when playing God of War than Core i5-3470S - €0.11 vs €0.26 per FPS
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i5-3470S - 55 vs 65 Watts
God of War
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for €42.73 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 328 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
FPS
163
99%
Value, €/FPS
€0.11/FPS
100%
Price, €
€18.31
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €18.31 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 328 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3470S | vs | Intel Core i3-3220 |
---|---|---|
Jun 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 3rd, 2012 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 55 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
29.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |