The Core i7-2960XM is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-3470. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-2960XM
- Consumes up to 29% less energy – 55 vs 77 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3470
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
Core i7-2960XM vs Core i5-3470 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-2960XM
Sep 4th, 2011
Average FPS
108
99%
Min 1% FPS
65
98%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-3470
Jun 1st, 2012
Average FPS
109
100%
Min 1% FPS
66
100%
Price, $
$72.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.66/FPS
100%
Core i7-2960XM 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 i7-2960XM vs Core i5-3470 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-2960XM vs Core i5-3470 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-2960XM
Sep 4th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i5-3470
Jun 1st, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-2960XM | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
| $1,096.00 | MSRP | $184.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
55 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
