The Core i3-7350K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3470 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $42.05 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-7350K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 22% less energy – 60 vs 77 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-3470
- Up to 37% cheaper – $72.95 vs $115.00
Core i3-7350K vs Core i5-3470 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-7350K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
144
100%
Price, $
$115
63%
Value, $/FPS
$0.55/FPS
69%
Core i5-3470
Jun 1st, 2012
Average FPS
190
92%
Min 1% FPS
134
93%
Price, $
$72.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.38/FPS
100%
Core i3-7350K vs Core i5-3470 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-7350K vs Core i5-3470 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-7350K vs Core i5-3470 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-7350K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
67%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-3470
Jun 1st, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
76%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-7350K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $184.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
60 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
4.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 4 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
