The Core i7-13700 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3470 and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $217.05 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-13700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 65 vs 77 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3470
- Up to 75% cheaper – $72.95 vs $290.00
Core i7-13700 vs Core i5-3470 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-13700
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
233
100%
Min 1% FPS
160
100%
Price, $
$290
25%
Value, $/FPS
$1.24/FPS
31%
Core i5-3470
Jun 1st, 2012
Average FPS
190
82%
Min 1% FPS
134
84%
Price, $
$72.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.38/FPS
100%
Core i7-13700 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
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-13700 vs Core i5-3470 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-13700 vs Core i5-3470 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-13700
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
66%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i5-3470
Jun 1st, 2012
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
6 MB
20%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
69%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
29%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-13700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
| $384.00 | MSRP | $184.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Raptor Lake-S | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
