The Core i9-9900 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3470, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $558.71 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 65 vs 77 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3470
- Up to 84% cheaper – $108.70 vs $667.41
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-9900 vs Core i5-3470 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9900
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
122
100%
Min 1% FPS
80
100%
Price, $
$667.41
16%
Value, $/FPS
$5.47/FPS
26%
Core i9-9900 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 i9-9900 vs Core i5-3470 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9900 vs Core i5-3470 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9900
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i5-3470
Jun 1st, 2012
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
72%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
| $423.00 | MSRP | $184.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
65 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
