The Core i5-3470 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X4 9650, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $69.05 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-3470
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 19% less energy – 77 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the Phenom X4 9650
- Up to 78% cheaper – $19.95 vs $89.00
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i5-3470 vs Phenom X4 9650 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Phenom X4 9650
Mar 27th, 2008
Average FPS
163
96%
Min 1% FPS
110
96%
Price, $
$19.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.12/FPS
100%
Core i5-3470 vs Phenom X4 9650 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-3470 vs Phenom X4 9650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-3470 vs Phenom X4 9650 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%
Phenom X4 9650
Mar 27th, 2008
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
2 MB
33%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
72%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-3470 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X4 9650 |
---|---|---|
General | ||
Jun 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Mar 27th, 2008 |
$184.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Agena |
77 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
6 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | unknown |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
No | Overclockable | No |